About this role
General Summary
The Design Assistant is responsible for assisting the Creative Director with the executions for Madden Girl Handbags. This position supports the Wholesale Handbags business.
The responsibilities described below are considered essential functions of the role. This position is based in our NYC office and requires working on-site five days per week.
Key Responsibilities
- Technical Design - creating spec sheets and measuring physical samples
- Creative Design - be able to put together trend boards based on trend research
- Design product from quality, pattern, color
- Able to manage multiple projects and deadlines with support and resources as needed
- Perform other duties and special projects as assigned
Specific Job Skills:
Essential duties include
- Organizational Skills - needs to be able to keep track of samples in excel sheets across multiple seasons at the same time
- Communication Skills - this role requires direct communication with the factories and internally with sales
- Presentation Skills - be able to present product in meetings
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in related field
- Minimum of 1 years in related field
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, and organizational skills
The expected base salary for this position ranges from $24.00 -$26.00. 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. In addition to the base salary, Steve Madden offers a competitive benefits package that includes health and dental insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, 401K, paid holidays, a generous paid time-off policy, and career opportunities within a dynamic team.
Other facts
About Steve Madden
Steven Madden, Ltd. is globally recognized as a leading company in the fashion industry. What began as a modest $1100 investment in 1990 has developed into one of the most iconic brands in footwear. From a factory in Queens, NY, Steve Madden has revolutionized the shoe industry, merging years of experience with unique and creative designs. Inspired by rock and roll and his NY roots, Steve’s vision to provide on-trend women and men with an outlet to express their individuality is innovative, daring, and inspiring. Steve’s innate understanding of trends and unparalleled willpower have resulted in millions of customers worldwide and propelled his designs to the forefront of fashion.
In addition to marketing products under its own brands including Steve Madden®, Kurt Geiger London®, Dolce Vita®, Betsey Johnson®, Carvela®, Blondo® and ATM®, Steve Madden licenses footwear, handbags and other accessory categories for the Anne Klein® brand. In addition, Steve Madden designs and sources products under private label brand names for various retailers. Steve Madden’s wholesale distribution includes department stores, mass merchants, off-price retailers, shoe chains, online retailers, national chains, specialty retailers and independent stores. Steve Madden also directly operates brick-and-mortar retail stores and e-commerce websites. In addition, Steve Madden licenses certain of its brands to third parties for the marketing and sale of certain products in the apparel, accessory, and home categories.
With an emphasis on retail, wholesale, licensing and international business, there's a constant need for new ideas and versatility. Our environment is extremely fast paced and requires associates to maintain a balance of energy and professionalism. Steve Madden is about fashion-forward product and great people. Our employees are energized, intelligent and passionate about our business and committed to providing excellent customer service.
What you'll do
- The Design Assistant is responsible for assisting the Creative Director with the executions for Madden Girl Handbags and supports the Wholesale Handbags business. Key responsibilities include technical and creative design tasks, managing multiple projects, and performing other duties as assigned.
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