We are looking for a Senior Designer to join our footwear team who has a passion for footwear. This is a great opportunity for those looking to be a part of an energetic, creative, and collaborative group. Our designers have been shaping our department for the better season after season.
Role and Responsibilities:
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Design ownership over brands, assigned based on aesthetic and creative strengths, responsible for creating digital CADs for full seasonal collections.
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Create and then present tech packages with information necessary in order to communicate design specific detail necessary to hand off to the design team and factories
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Manage and oversee PLM system
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Provide design direction as well as design alongside a team of designers, prepare sample requests, review, critique, test, and approve submitted samples while adhering to product, color, and material standards
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Strong eye for trend, conducting valuable market research, bringing ideas to weekly meeting and inspiring other members of design team
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Works closely with design director with creative freedom throughout process
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Communicate effectively with overseas team to resolve any technical or timing issues
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Work cross-functionally and professionally with product development team, communicating clearly to ensure the design is produced how you envisioned
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Primarily design in Illustrator with minimal retouching in Photoshop
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Bring new ideas and concepts to table regularly
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Adjust product styling or functionality as needed after receiving feedback from inhouse product testing
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Assist in creating pitches for current and new licenses
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Help to create pitches for new licenses
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Present and participate in meetings with licensors and buyers
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Perform comp shopping and store shopping activities to monitor the competitive landscape and identify opportunities for product differentiation and innovation.
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Use all available resources to stay updated on forward trends (WGSN, RVCF, etc.)
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Maintain seasonal development calendar
Qualifications:
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5+ years’ experience in footwear.
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Experience in working for a wholesale company managing multiple licenses a plus
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Creative edge, bringing new ideas and trends to the table
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Excellent time management skills
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Excellent project management skills
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Positive team player
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Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment
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Proficient Illustrator & working knowledge of Photoshop
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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Strong knowledge of customers and buyers’ expectations
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Perform other related duties as assigned by management to support the department’s business needs
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Understand and follow Gina’s employee policies and procedures
Benefits and Perks:
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Hybrid work schedule & early Fridays
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Generous PTO and paid holidays
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Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage with FSA or HSA options
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401K & Profit sharing
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Pre-tax commuter benefits
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Professional development
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Team building and Company events
NY Pay Transparency:
The pay range for this position is ($65-75) annually based on skills and experience.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Gina Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.
Recruitment Agencies:
Gina Group does not accept unsolicited agency resumes and will not be held responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
