Join our dynamic and thriving footwear company as an Associate Designer, Vince in New York City where you'll have the opportunity to make an impact and shape the future of our renowned brands. If you have a passion for fashion, are eager to learn and have an eye for detail, this is the perfect role for you! As a member of our team, you'll be part of a company that values results, caring and learning.

 

What will you be doing?

Support: Provide support and works closely Senior Designers, Designers and cross-functional partners. Assist in the design process with thumbnailing, sketching, tech-pack building and proto fittings. Support line detailing with strong color and material animation proposals (especially in sport category) helping to marry trend, brand, and merchandising requirements for that season. Partnership: Develop strong working relationship with Product development and Sales team to facilitate cross-functional work. Lead: Bring together management’s visions to effectively capture the brand's essence. Maintain knowledge of current and future trends through strong market research skills, and cultural media awareness. 

Perks you will enjoy!

Our Shoe Discounts. No matter your style, we’ve got your perfect fit covered with a 30% Associate Discount across Famous Footwear and Caleres brands Career Development and Learning Opportunities. Sharpen your skills with our Learning Database of 12,000+ courses, LinkedIn Learning, upfront education assistance, and join us for our annual internal learning and networking events Benefits that Start Day One. To learn more details about our total rewards including health benefits and PTO, visit yourcaleres.com Mental Wellness. Your mental health is important to us, and we offer free, 24/7 confidential support and resources through CompPsych EAP for eligible associates Relaxed Dress Code. At Caleres, we believe that the right shoes can take you anywhere, and your authentic self is always in style. Site Perks: Monthly bagel breakfasts accompanied by stand-up meetings where we hear updates regarding all the NY brands.  Kitchens with coffee, filtered water and seltzer machines.  Regular fresh fruit deliveries and a beautiful showroom filled with friendly and helpful staff.

 

 

Qualifications that make you the perfect fit!

Bachelor’s degree in Design or related field preferred 2+ years design experience in footwear industry. Strong sketching skills Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, and Photoshop. Strong flat and Photo-realistic CAD work Preferred specialism in sport category design. Tech Pack creation and prototype correction experience Logistics and coordination of sample and swatch management. Microsoft Office Required 3D rendering skills preferred