Associate Designer : Footwear

Gina Group LLC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule (4 days onsite; 1

Generous PTO and paid holidays

Comprehensive health, dental andvision

401K & Profit sharing

Team building and company events

Job summary

Gina Group LLC in New York, NY, is seeking an Associate Footwear Designer to join the Footwear department. You will lead design ownership for licensed brands, CAD seasonal collections, and collaborate with international offices and factories to ensure production quality.

You will conduct trend research, work closely with the design director and senior designers, and contribute to product development in a fast-paced, creative environment. Hybrid work schedule available with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of industry experience.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Design ownership over selected licensed brands and assigned to you based on your aesthetic and creative strengths, responsible for CADing full seasonal collections.
• CAD work for various private label accounts, typically fun prints with understanding of brand DNA.
• Conduct trend research and market analysis to inform design direction and ensure relevance in the market.
• Work closely with design director and senior designers with creative freedom throughout process
• Communicate effectively with international offices and factories to ensure seamless production.
• Work closely with product development team so they properly develop your design the way you envision
• Conduct sourcing, trend research, and competitive shopping to stay on top of market trends and innovation.

Skills

2+ years of industry experience

Ability to meet deadlines

Positive team player

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

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Associate Designer : Footwear

New York, NY, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1005

Salary Range: $50,000.00 To $55,000.00 Annually

Associate Footwear Designer

About Gina Group:

Gina Group is an industry-leading wholesale fashion apparel and accessories company specializing in

design, manufacturing, and distribution to retail markets. Categories include footwear, hosiery, cold

weather, intimate apparel, handbags, small leather goods, tech accessories, home goods, and more

across a multitude of national brands. Gina has been supplying retail markets with kids, juniors, misses,

and men’s products for over 35 years and continues to keep pace with the ever-changing retail

We are looking for a Junior Associate Designer to join our team to join our Footwear department. This is

a great opportunity for those looking to be a part of an energetic, creative, and collaborative group.

Our designers have been shaping our department for the better season after season.

Responsibilities:

• Design ownership over selected licensed brands and assigned to you based on your aesthetic and creative strengths, responsible for CADing full seasonal collections.
• CAD work for various private label accounts, typically fun prints with understanding of brand DNA.
• Conduct trend research and market analysis to inform design direction and ensure relevance in the market.
• Work closely with design director and senior designers with creative freedom throughout process
• Communicate effectively with international offices and factories to ensure seamless production.
• Work closely with product development team so they properly develop your design the way you envision
• Conduct sourcing, trend research, and competitive shopping to stay on top of market trends and innovation.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of industry experience
• Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Development mindset, wanting to grow and learn
• Ability to be agile while working in a fast-paced environment
• Impeccable work ethic
• Positive team player
• Benefits and Perks:
• Hybrid work schedule (4 days onsite; 1 day work from home) & early Fridays
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage with FSA or HSA options
• 401K & Profit sharing
• Team building and Company events

NY Pay Transparency:

The pay range for this position is ($50,000 – $60,000) based on skills and experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Gina Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex,

gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin,

veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on

qualifications, merit, and business need.

Recruitment Agencies:

Gina Group does not accept unsolicited agency resumes and will not be held responsible for any fees