Footwear Product Development Assistant - Samples & Specs

Black Footwear Forum; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Steve Madden is seeking a Product Development Assistant in Long Island City, NY to join the Product Development team. You will support the footwear development process from prototypes to production and shoe shows, coordinating with internal teams and overseas agents.

The role emphasizes organization, attention to detail, and communication; requires HS Diploma or college degree and 0-2 years in the shoe industry; salary ranges $26-$28 per hour.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or College Degree.
• 0-2 Years prior experience in the shoe industry.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assists in developing and maintaining all production spec sheets with overseas agents.
• Responsible for all sample procedures for division.
• Assist in correcting incoming sales, confirmation and fit samples. Communicate these changes and specs to overseas agents.
• Update and maintain division Linesheets.
• Ship samples overseas.
• Production set up.
• Set up shoe shows.
• Special projects as required.

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Detail oriented

Multitasking

Education

HS Diploma or College Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

Steve Madden is seeking a Product Development Assistant in Long Island City, NY to join the Product Development team. You will support the footwear development process from prototypes to production and shoe shows, coordinating with internal teams and overseas agents.

The role emphasizes organization, attention to detail, and communication; requires HS Diploma or college degree and 0-2 years in the shoe industry; salary ranges $26-$28 per hour.