What are the responsibilities and job description for the Designer - Temp, Almost Famous Clothing position at Steve Madden?
General Summary: This position is responsible for developing a product line representative of the brand, reporting directly to the Design Director.
Major Responsibilities
Major Responsibilities
- Study markets, shop retail, and interact with consumer to establish trends.
- Responsible for creating a line representative of the brand
- Communication with overseas agents
- Source and choose materials (leather, fabric, ornamentation) for samples.
- Present sample as envisioned.
- Attend tradeshows.
- Special projects as needed.
- Other duties may be assigned.
- Ability to perform complex verbal and written communications face-to-face and in group settings.
- Decisions are guided by precedent and interpretation of applicable laws, etc. and have impact on others and the organization.
- Work responsibilities frequently concern confidential and/or sensitive information requiring the use of discretion at all times.
- Job duties are widely diverse, and frequently require conceptualizing, planning and implementing.
- Strong follow-up and completion skills
- Under limited supervision, anticipates and solves problems for self and other lower-level employees.
- Has limited supervisory responsibilities for small groups of usually skilled employees.
- College degree in the arts preferred.
- 4-6 years’ experience in fashion related industry
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office and CAD preferred.
- Knowledge of target market
Salary : $36 - $38
