Top Guy Shoes
Top Guy Footwear is a women's and kids shoe wholesaler that has been operating for over 20 years out of City of Industry, CA. We are seeking a Design Assistant to support our women's and kids' footwear collections. This role is ideal for someone with a strong eye for style, detail, and market trends who is eager to contribute to the design and development process.
Responsibilities:
Assist in creating design boards, sketches, and technical flats.
Help prepare color, material, and trend inspiration presentations.
Maintain design archives, fabric/material swatches, and reference libraries.
Coordinate sample requests and ensure timely delivery from factories/vendors.
Organize and track samples through design, sales, and production phases.
Support product fittings and note feedback for revisions.
Research seasonal fashion, color, and material trends for women's and kids' footwear.
Conduct competitive market analysis to identify opportunities and gaps.
Stay updated on consumer lifestyle trends influencing footwear.
Work closely with Sales, Merchandising, and Production teams to align design vision with business needs.
Assist in preparing product line sheets and presentation materials for internal and external meetings.
Oversee the creation of samples and prototypes, ensuring design meets quality standards.
Identify customer needs and coordinate relevant samples and styles for upcoming meetings
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Footwear Design, Product Development, or related field preferred.
2+ years of internship or work experience in footwear, apparel, or accessories design (wholesale experience a plus).
Proficiency in CAD, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and Microsoft Office.
Strong understanding of footwear construction, material properties, manufacturing processes.
Responsibilities:
Assist in creating design boards, sketches, and technical flats.
Help prepare color, material, and trend inspiration presentations.
Maintain design archives, fabric/material swatches, and reference libraries.
Coordinate sample requests and ensure timely delivery from factories/vendors.
Organize and track samples through design, sales, and production phases.
Support product fittings and note feedback for revisions.
Research seasonal fashion, color, and material trends for women's and kids' footwear.
Conduct competitive market analysis to identify opportunities and gaps.
Stay updated on consumer lifestyle trends influencing footwear.
Work closely with Sales, Merchandising, and Production teams to align design vision with business needs.
Assist in preparing product line sheets and presentation materials for internal and external meetings.
Oversee the creation of samples and prototypes, ensuring design meets quality standards.
Identify customer needs and coordinate relevant samples and styles for upcoming meetings
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Footwear Design, Product Development, or related field preferred.
2+ years of internship or work experience in footwear, apparel, or accessories design (wholesale experience a plus).
Proficiency in CAD, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and Microsoft Office.
Strong understanding of footwear construction, material properties, manufacturing processes.