Assistant Designer, Jessica Simpson Footwear

General Summary

The Assistant Designer is the entry level position supporting the design team for a product line. This position participates in the development of product and trend direction for the season and is accountable for timely and accurate entry of all specifications for new designs. The candidate should be involved in and learn the design process by supporting the administrative work needed to ensure samples and production requests meet the required timeline for speedy delivery. This role will focus on our Jessica Simpson Footwear license.

Reports to: Designer

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

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  Conducts various design administrative work, including specs, line sheets, and maintains updates

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  Creates or edits CADs edits, sketches or edits sketches to meet design updates

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  Develops trend boards and reports from seasonal meetings

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  Calendar management for changes and updates to sales, sketch and proto meetings

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  Assist with packing and unpacking of samples for showroom set up
  

• Shipping and receiving coordination for samples and materials needed for design and edits

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  Meet departmental standards for quality, quantity and turn time expectations

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  Identify and recommend process improvements to drive efficiency and productivity

Required Skills:

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  Ability to use market research, trends and industry knowledge to participate in upcoming design meetings

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  Must be a team player, exhibiting strong communication skills and flexibility

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  Strong organizational, time management and prioritization skills, attention to detail and accuracy

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  Professional demeanor and customer service oriented

• Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite

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  Ability to sketch, CAD and understand foundational design elements

Experience:

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  No previous experience required, previous design internship preferred

Education:

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  Design degree or currently enrolled in program with intentions to graduate

The estimated pay range for this position is $51k to $77k. The successful candidate’s actual salary offer will take into account a wide range of job-related factors including skill sets, years and nature of relevant experience, training, pay rates of associates in similar positions, the candidate’s location, and other organizational needs. The estimated pay range has been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential. This range does not include benefits such as health insurance, paid or unpaid time off work, and retirement.