Steve Madden

Associate Designer, Betsey Johnson Apparel

Steve Madden  •  $60k - $65k/yr  •  New York City, NY (Onsite)  •  2 months ago
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Job Description

General Summary

The Associate Designer is responsible for creating the seasonal collection while retaining the brands unique spirit. This position supports the Wholesale Apparel 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

  • Assist with design direction for one or more apparel categories (e.g. dresses, tops, outerwear, partywear)
  • Create sketches, flats, tech packs, and detailed spec sheets
  • Oversee sample development: fit reviews, revisions, approvals
  • Collaborate with Senior Designer to balance creative vision with sales goals and margin targets
  • Identify fabrics, trims, prints, embellishments, and source vendors
  • Work with technical/garment engineering teams to ensure fit, construction, and quality standards
  • Work with production and sourcing teams on costing, lead times, and vendor partnerships
  • Review pre-production and production samples, provide feedback and final approvals
  • Occasionally assist with marketing, lookbooks, and seasonal presentations
  • 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

  • Work alongside Senior designer with trend forecasting, fabric/trims sourcing, and execution in apparel
  • An understanding of garment construction, fit, sewing techniques, and quality control
  • Experience working cross-functionally with merchandising, technical design, and production

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree Fashion Design, Apparel Design, Textile Design or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 4-5 years’ experience designing women’s apparel (or relevant category)
  • Strong hand sketching ability + proficiency in Illustrator, Photoshop (or equivalent)
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to work with multiple lines/projects under tight deadlines
  • A portfolio showcasing design work (collections, sketches, flats, executed garments)
  • Passion for bold, expressive, statement design (aligned with Betsey Johnson aesthetic)
  • Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, and organizational skills
  • Experience in partywear, cocktails, evening wear, embellished looks

The expected base salary for this position ranges from $60k-$65k. 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.

Steve Madden

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.

Industry
Retail & Ecommerce
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Long Island City, NY
Year Founded
1990
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