Matt Bernson Is Hiring A Technical Footwear Designer In New York, NY
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.
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.
