Yellow Box Corporation

Yellow Box is looking for a footwear designer who is passionate about women’s fashion and experienced in shoe design.. Must have a passion for women’s fashion and footwear design.. 3+ years of experience in footwear design, (women’s footwear strongly preferred).. A relevant degree, certificate, or educational training in footwear design or related field.. Experienced with the product design process, technical design, and development from inception through factory production.

product designer

﻿Product Designer, AssociateYellow Box is an established women’s footwear brand all about creating “functional fashion”, known for on-trend shoe designs with comfort in mind. Launched in 1998 with 25+ years in the footwear industry the brand continues to evolve with modern trends and design.Yellow Box is looking for a footwear designer who is passionate about women’s fashion and experienced in shoe design. We’re looking for a creative who can adapt fashion trends for the Yellow Box customer. They have an intuitive eye and can approach design with an analytical mindset to create fresh marketable products while capturing the Yellow Box identity and pushing the brand forward.Reports to: Creative DirectorJOB DESCRIPTION & RESPONSIBILITIESDesign<ul><li>Work under creative guidance of the Creative Director and in collaboration with Design Team members to conceptualize the product lines for each season, which includes but is not limited to: updating core products, adapting current trends, and innovating on new product ideas.</li><li>Work closely with the Creative Director and Design Team members to develop all footwear collections.</li><li>Create styles and follow through development from design, prototyping, fitting, to final product, while adhering to company requirements for CAD sketches and technical specs.</li><li>Communicate clearly and frequently with agents to prototype, revise, and finalize samples according to important deadlines.</li><li>Continually research women’s footwear and fashion trends while staying on-top of macro industry design trends.</li><li>Support Design Team tasks relating to all projects, maintenance, and organizational needs - including, but not limited to, line sheets, sample & material organization, shipping, presentations, and more.</li><li>Work with various departments to assist with any product design changes, merchandising initiatives, and all other product design-related needs.</li></ul>WHO YOU AREProfile<ul><li>Must have a passion for women’s fashion and footwear design.</li><li>Is thoughtful and intentional in their approach to design.</li><li>Has an intuitive eye for adapting trends into commercially viable products.</li><li>Capable of translating trends into marketable designs fit for the Yellow Box brand.</li><li>Has an eye for quality, attention to detail, and accuracy.</li><li>Has excellent verbal and written communication skills, necessary for inter-department communication and communication with external agents and vendors.</li><li>An adaptable and quick learner who is flexible to changes in business needs.</li><li>Capable of multitasking and prioritizing multiple project timelines and competing priorities.</li><li>Highly organized and capable of independent time management.</li><li>Takes initiative in presenting design ideas to the Director and independent action on those ideas.</li><li>Works independently with minimal direction and supervision.</li><li>Proactive personality and strong communicator.</li></ul>Job Requirements<ul><li>3+ years of experience in footwear design, (women’s footwear strongly preferred).</li><li>5+ years of full-time working experience (in fashion or related industry required).</li><li>A relevant degree, certificate, or educational training in footwear design or related field.</li><li>Highly proficient with Illustrator.</li><li>Proficient in Photoshop.</li><li>Capable of traveling domestically and internationally when required.</li></ul>Required Knowledge & Experience<ul><li>Knowledge of footwear upper designs, techniques, upper materials, and color.</li><li>Knowledge of shoe construction, outsoles, last making, components, and compounds.</li><li>Experienced with the product design process, technical design, and development from inception through factory production.</li><li>Must be a positive collaborator, flexible to making design changes when needed, flexible to changes according to business needs, and changes under creative guidance.</li></ul>Not Required But Beneficial Experience<ul><li>Associates of Arts, or Bachelor’s degree in Footwear, Accessories, Product, Industrial or Fashion Design strongly preferred.</li><li>Hardware or jewelry design experience is a plus.</li><li>Experience with 3D design is a plus.</li><li>Print and pattern making is a plus.</li><li>Illustrative hand sketching is a plus.</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timeSalary: $52,000.00 - $68,000.00 per yearBenefits:<ul><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Employee discount</li><li>Flexible spending account</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Simple IRA Plan</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Schedule:<ul><li>Monday to Friday</li></ul>Supplemental pay types:<ul><li>Bonus opportunities</li></ul>Education:<ul><li>Associate (Required)</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>fashion design: 3 years (Required)</li></ul>Ability to Commute:<ul><li>Brea, CA 92821 (Required)</li></ul>Ability to Relocate:<ul><li>Brea, CA 92821: Relocate before starting work (Required)</li></ul>Willingness to travel:<ul><li>25% (Required)</li></ul>Work Location: In person

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