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Associate CAD Designer - Men's Footwear
Fashion Industry Company
New York, NY, United States
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Associate CAD Designer - Men's Footwear (Jimlar)
Specific Responsibilities
The Associate CAD Designer supports the Designer(s) and Senior Designer in the seasonal design development process, from concept to delivery, by contributing original, trend-appropriate design concepts that meet market needs and drive sales, and ensuring the timely execution of each stage in the process.
Roles & Responsibilities:
• Participates in field research to identify customer’s expectations; online research for design concepts, material and hardware.
• Contributes design solutions.
• Offers creative input for the design teams.
• Uses knowledge of costing and shoemaking to develop cost efficient product.
• Demonstrates knowledge of materials, pattern making, and the fitting of footwear.
• Ability to conceptualize and design footwear line for specific target market.
• Understand and focus on specific customer and brand.
• Develops and creates illustrations and technical drawings for new design concepts.
• Knowledge of materials, patterns, and footwear construction.
• Responsible for design process from conceptualization to finished product including: sketching, technical specing, development, materials and costing.
Skills and Requirements
• Minimum of 3 years experience in Men's and Women's Footwear Design.
• Must have the ability and experience to hand sketch footwear as well as have expertise in Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Possess a college degree, able to establish relationships with team members (both domestic and globally) factories.
• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
• Must have expertise in Hiking Boots, Outdoor Shoes/Sandals, Water Shoes, etc.
GBG USA Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer