Footwear Designer

Onsite 4 days in NYCWe are seeking an experienced designer for our Private Label footwear division. This individual will collaborate with internal team members, identify trends, design for the brand across all genders, and work with development teams overseas to see concepts through final samples. MUST KNOW HOW TO CADResponsibilities:Conduct market & competitor analysis- inside and outside NY marketResearch concepts, create artwork and prototypes Travel to Asia to collaborate with key sourcing partners and execute samplesProduce CADS in Illustrator Enter specs into PLM Qualifications: Experience with designing in the footwear industry (athletic is a plus)Understanding of customer preferences on fashion and style trends Strong sketching skills, color sense, and material knowledge Excellent written and verbal communication skills Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, PLM, Microsoft Word and ExcelResponsibilitiesWork cross-functionally with other teamsMulti-task while designing components of various projectsQualificationsBachelor's degree in design or related field or relevant work experienceProficiency in Adobe Photoshop, and Illustrator, 3D program is a plusIf interested, please send your resume and sample of portfolio.