Genesco Inc
Design Assistant - Genesco Brands Group
Genesco Inc, Nashville, Tennessee, United States, 37247
Job Summary
As a Design Assistant, you will support the design & development teams through preparing detailed spec sheets & CAD requests, sample management & shipping, and through day-to-day administrative support. In working closely with senior designers & design directors, you will gain advanced knowledge of the footwear design and construction process, while contributing innovative ideas to enhance product appeal.
The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in footwear and demonstrate an innovative mindset. The candidate will also exhibit excellent teamwork skills and have a pro-active approach to tasks and problem-solving, all while maintaining adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
Job Responsibilities Sample & SKU Management:
Create and maintain seasonal SKU charts for each brand
Maintain communication with factories/vendors regarding sample status to ensure timelines are being met
Organize incoming sample inventory and maintain sample room organization
Support cross-functional communication between product, marketing & sales: Facilitate sample requests from marketing & sales teams, order, track & organize incoming samples, ship/pass all samples to necessary team members.
Design & Product Development Support:
Prepare detailed spec sheets & technical packages and send to necessary overseas development teams
Prepare colorways & generate CAD requests
Assist in preparing CAD deck presentations/line sheets for internal & customer meetings
Prepare all CADs to send to marketing team for catalog layout
Assist design team in creating product mockups using AI software
Support design/development team in creating & maintaining seasonal, brand specific material lists, coordinating with the development team to order sample materials as necessary.
Administrative Support:
Coordinate international & domestic sample shipping, to include: gathering & packing any samples to overseas factories, showrooms, internal teams or customers, creating shipping labels & commercial invoices, tracking all incoming shipments, communicate/coordinate with imports team and shipping companies in the event any shipment is delayed or held in customs, unpack & organize incoming sample shipments
Job Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Fashion/Apparel Design, Product Design or related field
1-2 years of experience in footwear, apparel or accessory design preferred (internships in these fields are acceptable)
Technical proficiency in design software such as Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop
Proficient in PowerPoint & Excel
Experience with AI design software is a plus
An ideal candidate will exhibit the following:
Eagerness to learn the technical process of footwear design & construction
Excellent ability to collaborate & communicate with cross-functional teams, supporting fellow design/development team members
Adaptability in a fast-paced environment with the ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks while managing timelines/deliverables
Pro-Active approach to tasks and problem-solving
Strong Organizational skills & excellent attention to details
Creativity & the ability to translate footwear trends & market insights into innovative design concepts for the GBG portfolio of brands
Innovative & trend-forward mindset
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The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in footwear and demonstrate an innovative mindset. The candidate will also exhibit excellent teamwork skills and have a pro-active approach to tasks and problem-solving, all while maintaining adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
Job Responsibilities Sample & SKU Management:
Create and maintain seasonal SKU charts for each brand
Maintain communication with factories/vendors regarding sample status to ensure timelines are being met
Organize incoming sample inventory and maintain sample room organization
Support cross-functional communication between product, marketing & sales: Facilitate sample requests from marketing & sales teams, order, track & organize incoming samples, ship/pass all samples to necessary team members.
Design & Product Development Support:
Prepare detailed spec sheets & technical packages and send to necessary overseas development teams
Prepare colorways & generate CAD requests
Assist in preparing CAD deck presentations/line sheets for internal & customer meetings
Prepare all CADs to send to marketing team for catalog layout
Assist design team in creating product mockups using AI software
Support design/development team in creating & maintaining seasonal, brand specific material lists, coordinating with the development team to order sample materials as necessary.
Administrative Support:
Coordinate international & domestic sample shipping, to include: gathering & packing any samples to overseas factories, showrooms, internal teams or customers, creating shipping labels & commercial invoices, tracking all incoming shipments, communicate/coordinate with imports team and shipping companies in the event any shipment is delayed or held in customs, unpack & organize incoming sample shipments
Job Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Fashion/Apparel Design, Product Design or related field
1-2 years of experience in footwear, apparel or accessory design preferred (internships in these fields are acceptable)
Technical proficiency in design software such as Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop
Proficient in PowerPoint & Excel
Experience with AI design software is a plus
An ideal candidate will exhibit the following:
Eagerness to learn the technical process of footwear design & construction
Excellent ability to collaborate & communicate with cross-functional teams, supporting fellow design/development team members
Adaptability in a fast-paced environment with the ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks while managing timelines/deliverables
Pro-Active approach to tasks and problem-solving
Strong Organizational skills & excellent attention to details
Creativity & the ability to translate footwear trends & market insights into innovative design concepts for the GBG portfolio of brands
Innovative & trend-forward mindset
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