"General Summary: The ideal candidate must be creative, organized and follow directions well. They must have a solid understanding of Illustrator, Photoshop, and ability to hand render. This is an excellent opportunity to achieve experience and work in a highly innovative environment within the footwear industry.
Major Responsibilities: • Assisting design management from conceptualization to finished product• Researching and forecasting fashion, materials and market trends• Identify new fashion concepts that meet the brand aesthetic• Sketching, CAD work and help in creating specs• Contributing to both the development and sampling of new collections• Aiding in the production process• Ordering and tracking samples requested • Understanding and focus on specific customer needs depending on the brand and product category needed• Maintaining organization of the drive • Ability to travel both domestic and international• Special Projects• Other duties may be assigned.
Education, Licenses, Certificates, Registrations and/or Experience: • Bachelor’s Degree in Design or related design experience• 1-2 years of design experience – footwear industry experience preferred• Hand sketching capability • Proficient in Illustrator and Photoshop software • Ability to handle workloads and meet timelines • Team player with strong work ethic and discipline• Excellent written and communication skills• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Outlook • Must be motivated and eager to learn in a fast paced industry• ****sample size 6 preferable**** "
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.
