Design Assistant, Sweaters & Knits

General Summary

The Design Assistant, Sweaters and Knits is responsible for supporting the Sr. Designer in Sweaters and Knits and be an integral part in the Women's 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 five days per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Communicate with factories and other internal teams on product development, technical design, and sourcing throughout the product life-cycle
• Update line sheets, comment and document seasonal lab dips, and give photo corrections to catalog photos of styles
• Build tech packs in PLM creating technical sketches, design details, and creating the BOM
• Maintain design boards, seasonal development and updates
• Attend fittings, take notes and communicate all changes and update PLM design management program
• Research current trends, silhouettes, and stitches
• 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
• Create Technical flats and stitch layouts in Adobe Illustrator
• Strong Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop skills

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 1+ years’ experience in related field
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe
• Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Experience in PLM and know how to create a sweater tech pack

The expected base salary for this position ranges from $24.00/hr - $27.00/hr. 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.