Design Associate - Footwear at Steve Madden in Long Island City, NY

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 • Keep all sample rooms organized • Track all sample orders, and ad samples • Collaborate in sketching and detailing • Collaborate in designing the product line • Create line sheets • 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