Assistant Footwear Designer (Women's)

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $65k - $70k

About Us

American Exchange Group is an industry leader in fashion accessory products and brand management. By facilitating distribution to major retailers internationally for their globally recognized brands, custom private label brands, and exclusive licensed brandsincluding footwear, tech wearables, watches, jewelry, handbags, fashion accessories, home, and beautyAmerican Exchange Group raises the bar by disrupting the status quo with value and quality, while staying at the forefront of trends.

Joining American Exchange Group means being part of a dynamic and diverse team where your contributions drive real impactand where theres always room to grow. If you're looking to be part of a company that blends heritage with hustle, were excited to meet you.

Visit our website at www.axnygroup.com

Job Title : Designer I (Womens Footwear)

Location : Onsite 5 days a week at our NYC HQ

Responsibilities :

• Takes direction from Design Team and expands on direction / inspiration. It is important that the designer have a voice and vision of their own.
• Takes trend and market research and works innovative designs into brand appropriate styles.
• Creates viable / appropriate designs through CADs.
• In-charge of sample check in as well as working with the appropriate groups to resolve any issues pertaining to samples.
• Uses Illustrator / Photoshop to create artwork for development.
• Participates in seasonal trend presentation using Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign with the Design Team.
• Prepare presentation decks and present design ideas to leadership and customers.
• Prepare development packages for the Footwear Collection.
• Assist in sourcing materials, managing design libraries, and preparing samples.
• Effectively manage time and ability to multi-task
• Ability to create tech packs including specs, technical information and sample / proto design comments.
• Able to quickly adapt, meet deadlines and work in a high paced environment.
• Basic knowledge in footwear construction
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate with our China team, clients, and factories.
• Detail oriented and highly organized
• Review development samples in a timely manner and update tech packs to reflect agreed upon changes and modifications.
• Desire to learn, acquire new skills and take on new challenges.
• Other related job functions are at the discretion of the manager as needed.

Qualifications :

What We Offer

Salary : The anticipated base salary is $65k - $70k annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, internal equity, and location.

This position description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with this position. While this description is intended to accurately reflect the position's activities and requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties as necessary. The compensation package is dependent on a number of factors, including, for example, experience, education, market data, and business needs.