POSITION: Entry Level – Assistant Footwear Designer/Technical Designer
DEPARTMENT: Design
REPORTS TO: Senior Footwear Designer/Technical Designer
POSITION SUMMARY: The Assistant Footwear Designer/Technical Designer will report to and work directly with the Senior Footwear Designer/Technical Designer and will be responsible for assisting in the ideation, creation and development of innovative, beautiful, and comfortable footwear that will help evolve and drive the Cult Gaia business.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist Senior Footwear Designer/Technical Designer in designing from concept to creation a full range of footwear.
- Assist Senior Footwear Designer/Technical Designer in researching and identify trend directions; trend/vintage shop, pull inspirational photos and review design concepts.
- Create and mount design boards for each season showcasing footwear inspiration, silhouettes, materials, colors, and sketches.
- Create and mount line sheets for each season; ensure accuracy of line sheets for every season throughout development process.
- Maintain thorough knowledge of the line (silhouettes, materials, and design details) and is responsible for tracking changes/additions.
- Design according to brand aesthetic, new and inspiring concepts, emerging trends, seasonal story, sku plan and sales needs; ensure timely execution of product development calendar.
- Select and review raw materials and trims; ensure maintenance of library.
- Approve lab dips with product development team and ensure consistency with material and color standards.
- Assist Senior Footwear Designer/Technical Designer in translating design intent into product technical specifications so all information is clearly documented and communicated with factories, our product development, and our production teams.
- Create full-scale technical specs when necessary, using the latest Adobe Illustrator and CAD tools Illustrator plugin version to clarify proportions and shape; ensure accuracy of tech packs in Dropbox throughout development process.
- Follow up weekly with factories via email to ensure we receive development samples on time.
- Assist in reviewing development samples for corrections, including aesthetics, dimensions, hand feel, fit, functionality, comfort, and workmanship.
- Assist is creating detail charts once all initial protos have been reviewed, commented on and SMS is ready to be requested.
- Keep all Ai and pdf files organized and labeled properly in Dropbox.
- Maintain established standards, details (including hardware), and integrity of the product.
- Tag/label and organize all development samples by season.
- Help keep sample closet, archive closet, hardware, and material libraries clean and organized.
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be in Los Angeles.
- Must be in the office 4 days a week.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accessories Design, Fashion Design, or a related field.
- 2-4 years’ work experience in design/technical design focused on footwear.
- Portfolio showcasing footwear design/technical design work.
- Ability to sketch freeform renderings as well as technical drawings.
- Tech savvy with strong working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop; ability to CAD in a fast-paced environment.
- Understanding of the footwear design, technical design, and development process from inception through production.
- Intermediate knowledge of industry construction standards and manufacturing, including materials.
- Experience in concept creation and knowledge of fashion and market trends with an understanding of Cult Gaia product aesthetic, image, and quality.
- Keen attention to detail, initiative, and organizational skills.
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, fashion environment with minimal supervision.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and resourcefulness.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Humble, honest, flexible, and approachable.
- Positive, constructive, solution focused, hardworking team player; none of us are successful without the help and collaboration of our team members.
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