Missy/Contemporary Designer — Trend-Driven Collections Lead

Steve Madden Ltd.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401K

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Steve Madden is seeking a creative Designer for the Missy/Contemporary Sportswear team to shape commercially relevant collections for our Wholesale Apparel business. You will translate market insights into cohesive monthly collections across tops, knits, wovens, dresses, skirts, and pants, from concept through final samples.

This on-site NYC role requires a strong eye for trend, color, print, and fabrication, with excellent organizational skills to manage multiple collections and deadlines in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Apparel Design, or a related field.
• 5+ years of apparel design experience in contemporary/missy/wholesale sportswear.
• Strong understanding of women’s apparel design, construction, fabrication, and development.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop) and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Research fashion, color, print, and silhouette trends through market sources.
• Develop monthly head-to-toe apparel collections across tops, knits, wovens, dresses, skirts, and pants.
• Translate trend insights into commercial, brand-right designs.
• Build cohesive collections with strong color, fabrication, silhouette understanding.
• Source fabrics, trims, and embellishments for samples and collections.
• Create and present designs and samples with clear vision for final product.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to realize the design vision.
• Attend trade shows and market events for trends and inspiration.
• Stay connected to competitive landscape and contemporary customer needs.
• Manage multiple design projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Provide guidance to junior team members and drive creative direction.

Skills

Creative design

Trend analysis

Project management

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Microsoft Office

Job description

Steve Madden is seeking a creative Designer for the Missy/Contemporary Sportswear team to shape commercially relevant collections for our Wholesale Apparel business. You will translate market insights into cohesive monthly collections across tops, knits, wovens, dresses, skirts, and pants, from concept through final samples.

This on-site NYC role requires a strong eye for trend, color, print, and fabrication, with excellent organizational skills to manage multiple collections and deadlines in a