Matt Bernson, a growing contemporary women’s footwear and accessories brand based in Tribeca, NYC, is seeking a Technical Footwear Designer who has experience in a team environment, is a self-starter, and is looking for lots of variety day-to-day.

Experience designing footwear is a must. Advanced CAD skills and knowledge of footwear production specifics are a must.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• ​In conjunction with Creative Director, design and develop women’s footwear (concept, creative and technical development)
• Hand illustrate initial inspiration
• Produce technical CAD drawings
• Create color-ups that are accurate of materials used
• Deliver on-time product solutions in coordination with product development calendar (ensuring all deadlines - line plans and samples - are on schedule)
• Create detailed product specification sheets
• Oversee development and sampling with multiple foreign factories
• Conduct fit tests with foot model and relay notes to factories for sample refinement
• Continually work on comfort engineering in footwear
• Supervise and manage pre-production confirmation samples
• Manage sample process: first prototypes, salesman samples, CFM samples, TOP samples
• Source and organize materials
• Study and research current and future trends
• Maintain expert knowledge of design trends, production techniques and technologies

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in fashion and/or industrial product design
• Minimum 2 years in a full time paid footwear design position
• Must have functional knowledge of Digital Design programs
• Must have traditional hands-on footwear development skills like pattern making, mold production, material sourcing, technical specs
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to prioritize and meet deadlines are a must
• Must enjoy a fast-paced and high energy environment yet work well on your own
• Must have a high level of accountability
• Must have excellent people skills and high respect for others

Compensation:

• $35,000 with vacation package and benefits after 3 month review

To Apply: Please send your resume to employment@mattbernson.com, subject line Technical Footwear Designer.