Associate Footwear & Accessories Designer

Associate Footwear and Accessories Designer

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Role Summary:

Feelgoodz is seeking an Associate Footwear and Accessories Designer to work collaboratively with the Feelgoodz Creative team to actively design, create and execute brand vision. The Associate Designer has a firm understanding of Feelgoodz’ brand DNA and brings a strong point of view and fresh ideas to the design of Feelgoodz collections. Bringing working experience from the footwear and accessories industry and technical knowledge of design specifications.

Role Responsibilities:

• Provide Footwear and Accessories trends and market insights which translate into innovative Designs across a variety of categories.
• Provide knowledge of materials, trims, trends in Footwear and Accessories.
• Work with Feelgoodz Creative Team to prepare for all design presentations to show creative vision for each collection
• Create both stylized and technical sketches for each collection.
• With strong understanding of technical constructions, create technical packs for factories to execute design vision.
• Create digital CADs of footwear and accessories designs for internal design meetings and sales teams.
• Manage relationships and timelines with suppliers. 

Role Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of the Feelgoodz customer and competitive space.
• Ability to research and report on industry trend direction, color direction, trim, and material innovations approximately 9-12 months ahead of season.
• Working knowledge of footwear and accessories manufacturing techniques and processes.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.  This person will directly manage the manufacturing and samples timelines and be in direct communication with our suppliers. 
• Ability to sketch or to communicate design ideas in technically accurate and compelling ways.
• Fluency with Adobe Creative Suite: InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, 
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with partners in Merchandising, Production, and Design.
• Ability to respond to business objectives with creative, innovative, and cost-effective design solutions.
• Ability to clearly communicate to overseas vendors.
• Must be local to Raleigh, NC area. 
• Bachelor's Degree in Fashion or Footwear Design or related field preferred.
• Some domestic and international travel may be required.