Product Development Assistant Handbags Camuto Group

Profile

Req #: 123048 

Location Name: New York Design Studio 

Department: Design 

 

Designer Brands Inc. is one of North America's largest designers, producers and retailers of footwear and accessories. The company operates a portfolio of retail concepts in nearly 1,000 locations under the DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse, The Shoe Company, and Shoe Warehouse brands and operates leased locations in the U.S through its Affiliated Business Group. Designer Brands designs and produces footwear and accessories through Camuto Group, a leading manufacturer selling in more than 5,400 doors worldwide. The Camuto Group owns licensing rights for the Jessica Simpson® footwear business, and footwear and handbag licenses for Lucky Brand® and Max Studio®. In partnership with a joint venture with Authentic Brands Group, Designer Brands also owns a stake in Vince Camuto®, Louise et Cie®, Sole Society®, CC Corso Como®, Enzo Angiolini® and others. More information can be found at www.designerbrands.com.

 

GENERAL SUMMARY

Supports Product Development Manager and Design team to facilitate development of each seasonal line and manage the flow of communication between design, sales, and CGA

REPORTS TO: Product Development Manager

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Communicate daily with product development and production team overseas regarding development and production process

• Communicate with sales to accommodate their needs for samples and information

• Help facilitate communication between sales, design, and head of production if needed

• In charge of creating and managing product line sheets

• Manage and track sample ordering

• Help communicate sample comments when needed

• Organize sketches and manage images on shared drive

• Track material and trims delivery • Keep samples organized and maintain sample tracking system for each seasonal sales line and PR samples

• Learn and manage PLM system for Handbags (Hot On Time)

•Help with design tasks when needed(CAD:ing, specs etc.)

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Must be organized and efficient • Strong follow up capability and must be an effective communicator • Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop • Proficient in Microsoft Excel

EXPERIENCE:

• 1-3 years experience in a related field, including internships

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's Degree in Fashion

 

Designer Brands believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities.  We do not discriminate against any protected class including race, color, religion, religious creed, gender, sex, national origin, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (defined as genetic information or impairments related to cancer), ancestry, marital status, family care leave, military and veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or based on any protected category under federal, state, or local laws.  Designer Brands also makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and associates with disabilities unless doing so creates an undue hardship, in accordance with all legal requirements. Any applicant requiring a reasonable accommodation during the application process or applicant who requires an accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job should request for accommodations by asking to speak with a Store Manager, District Manager, and Regional Director, or by contacting Human Resources at HR-DSW@dswinc.com.  Designer Brands will work with the individual to attempt to identify a reasonable accommodation that will not impose an undue hardship on Designer Brands. For any inquiries related to the hiring process, please reach out to DSWTalentAcquisition@dswinc.com. © 2019 Designer Brands Inc. All rights reserved.

 

Company info

DSW, Inc.
Website : http://www.dsw.com