Steve Madden · 1 week ago
Associate Designer, Betsey Johnson Apparel
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$60K/yr - $65K/yr
4+ years expSteve Madden is a leading fashion brand, and they are seeking an Associate Designer for their Betsey Johnson Apparel line. The role involves creating seasonal collections while supporting the wholesale apparel business and collaborating closely with the Senior Designer.
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Responsibilities
Assist with design direction for one or more apparel categories (e.g. dresses, tops, outerwear, partywear)
Create sketches, flats, tech packs, and detailed spec sheets
Oversee sample development: fit reviews, revisions, approvals
Collaborate with Senior Designer to balance creative vision with sales goals and margin targets
Identify fabrics, trims, prints, embellishments, and source vendors
Work with technical/garment engineering teams to ensure fit, construction, and quality standards
Work with production and sourcing teams on costing, lead times, and vendor partnerships
Review pre-production and production samples, provide feedback and final approvals
Occasionally assist with marketing, lookbooks, and seasonal presentations
Able to manage multiple projects and deadlines with support and resources as needed
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree Fashion Design, Apparel Design, Textile Design or related field (or equivalent experience)
4-5 years' experience designing women's apparel (or relevant category)
Strong hand sketching ability + proficiency in Illustrator, Photoshop (or equivalent)
Strong organizational skills and ability to work with multiple lines/projects under tight deadlines
A portfolio showcasing design work (collections, sketches, flats, executed garments)
Passion for bold, expressive, statement design (aligned with Betsey Johnson aesthetic)
Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Experience in partywear, cocktails, evening wear, embellished looks
Benefits
Health and dental insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
401K
Paid holidays
A generous paid time-off policy
Career opportunities within a dynamic team
Company
Steve Madden
Steve Madden is a designer and marketer of fashion footwear, accessories, and apparel.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1993-12-23IPO
Leadership Team
Edward Rosenfeld
Chief Executive Officer
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Arvind Dharia
CFO
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