Product Development Assistant - Temp

Steve Madden; New York (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Steve Madden is seeking a Production Development Assistant to join the Product Development team in New York. You will support footwear development from prototypes to production, coordinating with overseas agents and internal teams to manage specifications and databases, ensuring smooth progression through each stage.

The role emphasizes organization, detail orientation, and the ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced fashion environment, with base pay in a recognized hourly range.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or college degree required
• 0-2 years prior experience in the shoe industry
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and maintaining all production spec sheets with overseas agents
• Assist in maintaining division prototype database
• Responsible for all sample procedures for division
• Assist in correcting incoming sales, confirmation and fit samples; communicate changes and specs to overseas agents
• Update and maintain division Linesheets
• Ship samples overseas
• Maintain photo library
• Production set up
• Set up shoe shows
• Special projects as required

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Detail oriented

Education

HS Diploma or College Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

Who We Are Steve Madden is a global fashion company known for its innovative, trend-driven footwear, accessories, and apparel. Founded in 1990 in Queens, New York, the company has grown from a footwear startup into a globally recognized fashion organization with a portfolio of leading brands, including Steve Madden, Kurt Geiger London, Dolce Vita, Betsey Johnson, Carvela, Blondo, and ATM.

Who We Are Steve Madden is a global fashion company known for its innovative, trend-driven footwear, accessories, and apparel. Founded in 1990 in Queens, New York, the company has grown from a footwear startup into a globally recognized fashion organization with a portfolio of leading brands, including Steve Madden, Kurt Geiger London, Dolce Vita, Betsey Johnson, Carvela, Blondo, and ATM. With a presence in more than 80 countries, Steve Madden operates across wholesale, retail, e-commerce, licensing, and private label businesses. The company is driven by creativity, individuality, and a fast-paced entrepreneurial spirit, bringing fashion-forward products to consumers around the world.

General Summary: We are looking for a highly organized, detail-oriented, and fashion-forward team player to join our Product Development team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the footwear development process, supporting everything from prototypes and samples to production and shoe shows. The Product Development Assistant will work closely with internal teams and overseas agents to coordinate samples, maintain product specifications and databases, track development updates, and ensure products move smoothly through each stage of the process. This is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about footwear and fashion, eager to learn, and excited to be part of a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Major Responsibilities:

• Assists in developing and maintaining all production spec sheets with overseas agents
• Assist in maintaining division prototype database
• 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
• Maintain photo library
• Production set up
• Set up shoe shows
• Special projects as required

Skills:

• Efficient time management, strong organizational skills, very detail oriented, ability to juggle numerous tasks at once in a fast paced environment.
• Proficiency in all Microsoft programs, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator
• General knowledge and interest in the shoe industry

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

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

The expected base salary for this position ranges from $26.00 - $28.00/Hr. Ranges are based on various factors such as relevant skillset, training, years of experience related to the current job description, education, and our organizational structure.