Job description
Overview:
People who believe remarkable things are possible and will not stop striving for them.
We are seeking someone to join our Zodiac team as an Associate Designer, Footwear. In this role, you will assist design and development of the Zodiac line supporting the brand essence through refined hand-sketching ability, strong understanding of each unique brand position, and innovative and creative input.
Responsibilities:
Benefits you’ll enjoy:
We care deeply about our associates and are committed to ensuring a safe & healthy work environment. Where permitted by applicable law, must have received or be willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccine by date of hire to be considered for U.S.-based job, if not currently employed by Caleres, Inc. Of course, we do make exceptions for qualified approved medical or religious reasons.
Caleres is an Equal Opportunity Employer by choice. We believe our company should be as diverse as the consumers we serve. We seek and engage talented individuals from all backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, lifestyles, and belief systems.
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We are Caleres, a global footwear company with brands that fit people’s lives. We are ferocious about fit and living our mission of inspiring people to feel great…feet first! We seek people who share our values and our ferocity for fit. People passionate about their work. People who hold themselves and others accountable. People who think a multibillion-dollar company should be as creative as a start-up. People driven by an insatiable curiosity. People who care about being the best, among the best.
People who believe remarkable things are possible and will not stop striving for them.
We are seeking someone to join our Zodiac team as an Associate Designer, Footwear. In this role, you will assist design and development of the Zodiac line supporting the brand essence through refined hand-sketching ability, strong understanding of each unique brand position, and innovative and creative input.
Responsibilities:
As an Associate Designer, Footwear, you will:
- Maintain knowledge of current and future trends by partnering with the Zodiac brand design team, trend forecast services, and by shopping major markets domestically
- Work with the design team to create and detail the product line through hand-sketching as well as CAD renderings, marrying trend, brand, and merchandising requirements for that season
- Partner with footwear design team to choose colors and materials for each season
- Work closely with sales to understand customer needs and business model.
- Work closely with design and development teams to maintain a cohesive brand story for the line.
- Partner with innovation teams to upgrade and elevate the product offerings
- Maintain a thorough understanding of the brand character to design footwear that drives a successful brand
Benefits you’ll enjoy:
- Full health benefits that start day one (medical, vision and dental)
- 30% shoe discount for all Caleres brands
- Relaxed dress code
We seek people with these qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising, Design, or related field preferred or equivalent related work experience
- 2+ years’ experience designing product in footwear, fashion, or related industry
- Strong hand sketching (to scale, side-view, and thumbnail) required
- Proficient in Microsoft Office required (Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
- Adobe Photoshop/ Illustrator/ InDesign/ Procreate preferred
- CAD design preferred
We care deeply about our associates and are committed to ensuring a safe & healthy work environment. Where permitted by applicable law, must have received or be willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccine by date of hire to be considered for U.S.-based job, if not currently employed by Caleres, Inc. Of course, we do make exceptions for qualified approved medical or religious reasons.
Caleres is an Equal Opportunity Employer by choice. We believe our company should be as diverse as the consumers we serve. We seek and engage talented individuals from all backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, lifestyles, and belief systems.
#LI-AP1
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