Duties & Responsibilities
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- Adapts market research, trend intel and brand sales to specific designs seasonally with ABLE customer in mind
- In partnership with Design Director, makes decisions on colors and materials
- Daily communication with overseas partners in partnership with sourcing team
- Spec development and management, detailing concept, materials, and specifications based on brand design guidelines
- Develop and create illustrations and technical drawings for new designs in Photoshop and Illustrator
- Manage and drive development from initial concept to production adhering to calendar deadlines and key milestones
- Review prototypes in a timely manner, lead in house footwear fittings, and update tech packs to reflect modifications directly to factory
- Collaborate with the sourcing team to design products within specific pricing and margin goals
- Prepare and present design projects to planning and cross functional teams
- Source innovative and new materials based on seasonal direction and company goals
- Understand and utilize sales performance to design for ABLE customer
- International travel and trade show attendance may be required
Required Skills & Competencies
- Focus and commitment to designing customer driven product
- Knowledge and in depth understanding of footwear construction and technical design skills including fit
- Collaborative partner and team player
- Must exhibit strong communication skills and flexibility in fast paced environment
- Strong organizational, time management skills with attention to detail and accuracy
- Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite; Illustrator and Photoshop
- Ability to sketch, CAD and understand foundational design elements
- Strong understanding of costing and production process and lead times
- High level of organizational skills, including detail orientation and thorough follow up
- Proven ability to bring product to market in a timely, cost effective manner
- Creative, innovative problem solver with the ability to anticipate potential issues
- Experience with PLM system preferred
- Experience in leather accessories a plus
Experience
- 5 years related footwear design experience
- Experience creating technical drawings, tech-packs, CADS
- Leather accessories design experience a plus
Education
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in footwear design, fashion or industrial design in order of preference.
Reports to: Design Director *
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ABLE is a rapidly growing fashion brand with a mission of ending generational poverty by creating economic opportunity for women, both locally and globally. Our team is composed of sharp, driven people who thrive in a mission-oriented, collaborative culture. Come join us in Nashville, Tennessee.
The job will be based in Nashville, TN but is open to applicants currently located elsewhere.
Note: Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted. Please accept our appreciation for your interest. ABLE is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $54,029.00 - $59,594.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
COVID-19 considerations:
ABLE continues to follow CDC and local health department guideline with respect to response to Covid-19.
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Nashville, TN 37209: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Nashville, TN 37209