Job Description
Req #: 123048 Location Name: New York Design Studio Department: Design
Designer Brands Inc. is one of North America's largest designers, producers and retailers of footwear and accessories. The company operates a portfolio of retail concepts in nearly 1,000 locations under the DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse, The Shoe Company, and Shoe Warehouse brands and operates leased locations in the U.S through its Affiliated Business Group. Designer Brands designs and produces footwear and accessories through Camuto Group, a leading manufacturer selling in more than 5,400 doors worldwide. The Camuto Group owns licensing rights for the Jessica Simpson® footwear business, and footwear and handbag licenses for Lucky Brand® and Max Studio®. In partnership with a joint venture with Authentic Brands Group, Designer Brands also owns a stake in Vince Camuto®, Louise et Cie®, Sole Society®, CC Corso Como®, Enzo Angiolini® and others. More information can be found at **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***
GENERAL SUMMARY Supports Product Development Manager and Design team to facilitate development of each seasonal line and manage the flow of communication between design, sales, and CGA
REPORTS TO: Product Development Manager
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Communicate daily with product development and production team overseas regarding development and production process
• Communicate with sales to accommodate their needs for samples and information
• Help facilitate communication between sales, design, and head of production if needed
• In charge of creating and managing product line sheets
• Manage and track sample ordering
• Help communicate sample comments when needed
• Organize sketches and manage images on shared drive
• Track material and trims delivery • Keep samples organized and maintain sample tracking system for each seasonal sales line and PR samples
• Learn and manage PLM system for Handbags (Hot On Time)
•Help with design tasks when needed(CAD:ing, specs etc.)
REQUIRED SKILLS: • Must be organized and efficient • Strong follow up capability and must be an effective communicator • Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop • Proficient in Microsoft Excel
EXPERIENCE: • 1-3 years experience in a related field, including internships