Design Assistant - Steve Madden : Job Details

General Summary: This position assists the Designer and Design Director in the day-to day operations of the design department. Major Responsibilities:

• Create swatch books for all fabrics, trim, used in design.
• Maintain an up-to-date picture record of all samples and also an up-to-date file of all names and style numbers.
• Check in all orders received and handle all shipping.
• Keep all sample rooms organized.
• Track all sample orders.
• Assist in sketching and detailing.
• Assist in designing the product line.
• Create line sheets.
• Preparation of correspondences, spreadsheets, and forms.
• Special projects as needed.
• Send and track all packages to factories and vendors.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Specific Job Skills:

• Ability to understand and follow basic verbal and written instructions and respond understandably.
• Majority of decisions are made utilizing established policies and procedures, and concern self and/or work responsibilities only.
• Work responsibilities concern very limited confidential and/or sensitive information.
• Job duties are regular and recurring, and focus on a single task, seldom requiring attention to other areas/duties
• Assertive self-starter with strong decision-making ability.
• Under general direction, examines moderately complex information and/or situations and prepares summary, solves problems for self, complex problems are referred to supervisor.
• Has no supervisory responsibility, provides basic work direction usually one-on-one.

Education, Licenses, Certificates, Registrations and/or Experience:

• High school diploma
• Ability to sketch.
• 0-2 years' experience in the field
• Creative background a plus, graduated from fashion career a plus.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel, Illustrator, Photoshop Knowledge

Salary Range: The pay range of this position is $24/hr - $26/hr. Actual salary will be determined based off candidate's skill sets, years of experience, and other job-related factors. This range does not include benefits such as health insurance, paid time off, 401K, and additional company benefits.