Our client, a popular women's fashion brand, is seeking an Associate Sneaker Designer to join their team in NYC on a temporary basis!

Responsibilities:

• Help with creating seasonal design boards and keeping them up to date
• Update sketches and boards as the development progresses
• Collect, track and ensure all information is compiled and easily accessible related to each style
• Sketch real size sketches and details construction by using illustrator for tech packs
• Create and execute color CADs using Photoshop and Illustrator
• Assist in showroom samples alterations
• Take notes on updates to design/sketch during meetings
• Organize and keep work area clean
• Prep samples and proto for review
• Compile trend research and suggest designs in line with trends and brand aesthetic
• Special projects as assigned

Qualifications:

• **At least 4-5 years of experience in women's footwear design, sneakers a plus!
• Must provide digital portfolio of work
• High proficiency in Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop and Microsoft office
• Strong hand and Illustrator sketching & specing experience
• Must be able to build all tech packs and pass specs in a detailed, organized and clear manner for factory proto sample making
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to learn and take on new challenges

Please submit your resume and portfolio for consideration.

You can use WorkGrades to collect and manage your references for free and share them with us or anyone else you choose by visiting workgrades.com/home/candidate. Candidates with references are always preferred by our clients. Now is the most important time to stand out from the crowd. We suggest that you ensure you have updated your LinkedIn profile and that you start collecting your references early.