Design Associate - Footwear

FashionUnited; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

FashionUnited seeks a capable Design Assistant to support the Designer and Design Director in daily operations of the design department. The role involves creating swatch books, maintaining sample records and file inventories, and handling shipping and order tracking.

You will collaborate on sketches and the product line, prepare documents, and liaise with vendors. The position requires organization, strong communication, and the ability to travel domestically and internationally.

Qualifications

• College degree in Arts/Fashion preferred.
• Ability to sketch and CAD.
• 2-4 years experience in the field.
• Creative background a plus.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, Photoshop and Illustrator.

Responsibilities

• Create swatch books for fabrics and trims used in design.
• Maintain an up-to-date picture record of all samples and file names and style numbers.
• Check in all orders received and handle shipping.
• Track all sample orders and ad samples.
• Collaborate in sketching and detailing and in designing the product line.
• Prepare correspondences, spreadsheets, and forms.
• Communicate with vendors and assist in the confirmation process.
• Assist in brand direction and trend forecasting.
• Domestic and international travel.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Multitasking under pressure

Organizational skills

Travel readiness

Customer service

Problem solving

Discretion

Leadership / supervision

Education

College degree in Arts/Fashion

CAD

2-4 years experience in the field

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Photoshop, Illustrator)

Tools

CAD

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Photoshop, Illustrator)

Job description

General Summary: This position assists the Designer and Design Director in the day-to-day operations of the design department.

Major Responsibilities:

• Create swatch books for all fabrics, trim, used in design
• Maintain an up-to-date picture record of all samples and also an up-to-date file of all names and style numbers
• Check in all orders received and handle all shipping
• Track all sample orders, and ad samples
• Collaborate in sketching and detailing
• Collaborate in designing the product line
• Preparation of correspondences, spreadsheets, and forms
• Communicate with vendors
• Assists in the confirmation process
• Assists in brand direction and trend forecasting
• Domestic and International travel
• Special projects as needed
• Other duties as required

Specific Job Skills:

• Ability to perform complex verbal and written communications face-to-face and in group settings
• Majority of decisions are made utilizing established policies and procedures, and concern self and/or work responsibilities only
• Work responsibilities occasionally concern confidential and/or sensitive information requiring the use of discretion
• Job duties are somewhat varied, occasionally requiring conceptualizing, planning and implementing
• Assertive self-starter with strong decision making ability
• Ability to work in a multi-task, high pressure environment
• Ability to travel as required
• Highly organized, detail-oriented and time management skills essential
• Strong follow-up and completion skills
• Personable and excellent customer service skills are essential
• Under limited supervision, anticipates and solves problems for self and other lower level employees
• Provides basic work direction and support to small groups of usually skilled and semi-skilled employees

Education, Licenses, Certificates, Registrations and/or Experience:

• College degree in Arts/Fashion preferred
• Ability to sketch and CAD
• 2-4 years experience in the field
• Creative background a plus
• Proficiency Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel, Photoshop, and Illustrator