Associate Designer

Founded in 1878, Caleres is a global footwear company comprised of some of the world's most loved brands including Famous Footwear, Sam Edelman, Vionic, Naturalizer, Dr. Scholl's, Allen Edmonds and many more. Caleres' legacy includes 145+ years of craftsmanship, a passion for fit with a mission to inspire people to feel great...feet first.

Join our dynamic and thriving footwear company as an

Associate Designer ,

Vince

in

New York City

where you'll have the opportunity to make an impact and shape the future of our renowned brands. If you have a passion for fashion, are eager to learn and have an eye for detail, this is the perfect role for you! As a member of our team, you'll be part of a company that values

results, caring and learning.

What will you be doing?

Support :

Provide support and works closely Senior Designers, Designers and cross-functional partners. Assist in the design process with thumbnailing, sketching, tech-pack building and proto fittings. Support line detailing with strong color and material animation proposals (especially in sport category) helping to marry trend, brand, and merchandising requirements for that season.

Partnership :

Develop strong working relationship with Product development and Sales team to facilitate cross-functional work.

Lead :

Bring together management's visions to effectively capture the brand's essence. Maintain knowledge of current and future trends through strong market research skills, and cultural media awareness.

Perks you will enjoy!

Our Shoe Discounts.

No matter your style, we've got your perfect fit covered with a 30% Associate Discount across Famous Footwear and Caleres brands

Career Development and Learning Opportunities.

Sharpen your skills with our Learning Database of 12,000+ courses, LinkedIn Learning, upfront education assistance, and join us for our annual internal learning and networking events

Benefits that Start Day One.

To learn more details about our total rewards including health benefits and PTO, visit yourcaleres.com

Mental Wellness.

Your mental health is important to us, and we offer free, 24 / 7 confidential support and resources through CompPsych EAP for eligible associates

Relaxed Dress Code.

At Caleres, we believe that the right shoes can take you anywhere, and your authentic self is always in style.

Site Perks :

Monthly bagel breakfasts accompanied by stand-up meetings where we hear updates regarding all the NY brands. Kitchens with coffee, filtered water and seltzer machines. Regular fresh fruit deliveries and a beautiful showroom filled with friendly and helpful staff.

Qualifications that make you the perfect fit!

Bachelor's degree in Design or related field preferred

2+ years design experience in footwear industry.

Strong sketching skills

Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, and Photoshop. Strong flat and Photo-realistic CAD work

Preferred specialism in sport category design.

Tech Pack creation and prototype correction experience

Logistics and coordination of sample and swatch management.

Microsoft Office Required

3D rendering skills preferred

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.

Caleres is invested in our Associates. We regularly review our pay matrices and update appropriately based on need. Starting pay is determined by several factors, including relevant skills, qualifications, and experience. The actual pay will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Please visit yourcaleres.com to review all associated benefits.

Fraudulent Recruiting Disclaimer :

Please beware of fraudulent recruiting. Legitimate Caleres, contacts will use @caleres.com email address. We do not request money, checks, equipment orders, or sensitive personal data during the recruitment process. If you have been asked for any of the above, or believe you have been contacted by someone posing as a Caleres employee, please refer to our fraudulent recruiting statement found here : https : / / www.caleres.com / careers / be-aware-of-recruiting-fraud