Footwear and Leather Accessories Designer

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:

• 8 hour shift

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