SummaryAs a Design Assistant for Purple Label Footwear, you will support the Design Lead in creating and developing men's footwear collections. This role involves a strong focus on technical design and development, requiring a detail-oriented individual with a passion for the Purple Label brand and men's footwear.
Responsibilities- Assist in the design of seasonal men's footwear collections.
- Create hand sketches, digital renderings, and technical drawings.
- Prepare and update detailed tech packs, spec sheets, and CADs for factory communication.
- Compile trend and competitor research seasonally.
- Assist in designing for special projects outside of the seasonal design calendar.
- Prepare samples and prototypes for review, take notes in design meetings, and capture all updates to designs.
- Follow the seasonal design calendar, ensuring samples are on time for each step of the design process.
- Maintain a footwear library including trims, materials, prototypes, samples, and vintage inspiration.
- Support the Design Lead in other areas of Purple Label design when the calendar allows.
Requirements- Bachelor’s degree in Footwear Design, Accessory Design, Industrial Design, or a related field preferred.
- Experience in footwear design, ideally within the luxury category.
- High proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, with 3D rendering skills a plus.
- Working knowledge of footwear construction, materials, and production methods.
- Excellent visual, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Detail-oriented with the ability to prioritize, multi-task, and work on multiple seasons at once.
- Willingness to learn and take on new challenges.
- Passion for craftsmanship, heritage design, luxury aesthetics, and the Purple Label brand.
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