Support the Sweater Designer by creating technical sweater sketches/CADs, building Excel tech packs with specs, communicating with factories, checking samples, maintaining sample library, researching trends, and managing multiple projects to support wholesale apparel product development.
Job Summary & Responsibilities
The Design Assistant, Sweaters is responsible for supporting the Sweater Designer and Design Team. 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.
Key Responsibilities
- Create technical sweater sketches and CADs in Adobe Illustrator
- Build tech packs in Microsoft Excel including preliminary specs, yarn, stitches and relevant construction details
- Communicate with factories and other internal teams on product development, technical design, and sourcing throughout the product life-cycle
- Provide design comments on lab dips and samples to factories, as needed
- Check in new samples and maintain organized sample library
- Research current trends, silhouettes, and stitches, including shopping or attending trade shows
- 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
- Create CAD sketches in Adobe Illustrator
- Create technical flats and stitch layouts
- Strong Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint skills
- Experience in Excel and know how to create a sweater tech pack
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- Minimum of 1-4 years' experience in Sweaters with knowledge about construction, yarns, stitches and gauge
- Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, and organizational skills
The expected base salary for this position ranges from $26-29/hour. 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.
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