General Summary
The Designer - Fashion Accessories & Belts, Betsey Johnson is responsible for putting together mood boards, sketching, designing concepts, creating tech packs and communicating overseas as well as presenting product to sales team. This position supports the Wholesale Accessories business.
The responsibilities described below are considered essential functions of the role. This position is based in our NYC office and requires working on-site.
Key Responsibilities
- Putting together mood boards
- Sketching
- Designing concepts
- Creating tech packs
- Communicating overseas
- Presenting products to sales teams
- Able to manage multiple projects and deadlines with support and resources as needed
- Perform other duties and special projects as assigned
Specific Job Skills:
Essential duties include
- Strong sketching on illustrator and photoshop skills
- Strong specking abilities
- Experience in hardware development
- Excellent communication and time management skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Strong sense of contemporary fashion
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Fashion
- Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in belts or fashion accessories industry
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- Deep understanding of trends, materials and construction in fashion
The expected base salary for this position ranges from $90,000-$100,000. Ranges are based on various factors such as relevant skillset, training, years of experience related to the current job description, education, and our organizational structure. In addition to the base salary, Steve Madden offers a competitive benefits package that includes health and dental insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, 401K, paid holidays, a generous paid time-off policy, and career opportunities within a dynamic team.
