Michael Kors · 3 months ago
Assistant Footwear Designer
NY Metro Area
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$65K/yr - $70K/yr
2+ years expMichael Kors is a global fashion brand seeking a motivated Women’s Footwear Designer to support the Outlet/Cutup design team. The role involves researching fashion trends, creating shoe sketches, assisting in material selection, and collaborating with various teams throughout the design process.
ApparelE-CommerceFashionRetail
Responsibilities
Research and analyze seasonal fashion trends, including materials from the latest runways and the competitive commercial market
Create shoe sketches based on concept direction, CADs, and technical specs for off-price channels (Outlet and Cutup)
Present design ideas and sketches to internal teams
Assist in material and color selection during detailing
Support fit corrections, proto prepping/presentation boards, layer-up treatment specs, and graphic placement
Participate in costing, CAD reviews, sketch reviews, and market meetings; take notes and communicate across cross-functional teams as needed
Communicate daily developments with factories
Assist in developing prototypes through to final, pre-production refined samples
Collaborate closely with product development, merchandising, and materials teams to ensure cost-effective and efficient design execution
Create and maintain legal decks and follow up as needed
Organize design archives, material library, and footwear proto samples
Provide administrative support for design meetings (e.g., tracking proto shipments, preparing presentation boards, etc.)
Qualification
Required
2+ years' design experience within the women's footwear industry
Strong sketching skills; hand sketching preferred
Proficiency in Adobe Illustration and CAD
Experience in creating footwear specifications
Basic knowledge of footwear construction and materials (especially synthetic and fabric types preferred)
Strong sense of color, fashion trends, and materials
Ability to prioritize tasks across multiple deadlines, meet work milestones, and follow through with strong time-management skills
Self-motivated, proactive, organized and team player
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in footwear design or related field
Basic knowledge of footwear construction and materials (especially synthetic and fabric types preferred)
Working knowledge of PLM is preferred but not required
Graphic manipulation experience is preferred but not required
Benefits
Generous Paid Time Off & Holiday Calendar
Summer Fridays
Internal Mobility Across Brands
Cross-Brand Discount
Exclusive Employee Sales
Fav 5 Cards (MK Discount for friends and family)
401k Match
Paid Parental Leave
Thrive Wellness Program
Commuter Benefits
Gym Discounts
Company
Michael Kors
Michael Kors is an e-shop that offers ladies fashion clothing and accessories that fit perfectly and meets the needs of the modern woman.
10001+ employees
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