Position Specification
TITLE: |
Footwear Designer – New Jersey |
THE COMPANY: |
Our client is a well established New York Metro Area growth-oriented designer and developer of performance and fashion footwear to include athletic, casual, hiking and work boots. Their unique designs include brands, licensed and private label footwear targeted to the men, women and children’s markets. This firm is a recognized leader due to its superior product designs, strong customer service history, insightful market trend interpretation, high quality product standards and its overall business reputation. |
THE POSITION: |
As an addition to an experienced design and development team, this highly creative designer will bring a strong sense of fashion, colorways, computer rendering (PhotoShop and Illustrator) and technical drawing skills. The selected candidate will communicate daily with customers and overseas suppliers and may travel overseas twice a year to monitor production and quality. Will work closely with the sales staff, shop markets, attend trade shows and stay current on trends. Our client’s broad customer base requires diverse product designs which promises to keep the design process fun, fresh and challenging. |
THE CANDIDATE: |
A degree in Industrial Design or in another fashion/art related discipline is preferred. The selected candidate must be an energetic designer with excellent “Team” orientation. A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in designing women’s athletic footwear is preferred. The successful applicant must have displayed evidence of strong creativity in their artwork/portfolio. |
COMPENSATION: |
Attractive base salary and a comprehensive benefit package |
CONTACT IN CONFIDENCE: |
Maury N. Cyr |
