Footwear Designer

at  Aldo Group

Job Title: Footwear Designer
Department: APS/Wholesale
Looking to unbox your full potential? STEP UP with the ALDO GROUP.

STEP UP EXPERIENCE

• Recognition programs to showcase your talent!
• To be part of a company that takes a stand on issues affecting people, the environment, and our partners
• Summer Fridays (because Summer is for fun)
• Purchase discount on merchandise sold in all our divisions.
• Family & Friends events with discounts on our products
• Subsidized cafeteria & daycare
• Subsidized public transportation and free parking
• On-campus gym with access to a trainer
• Flex schedules and telecommuting
• Sick days
• Attractive total compensation!

WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT US? HERE ARE SOME FUN FACTS.

Present in more than 100 countries, the ALDO Group has established itself with strong brands:
ALDO/ALDO Accessories, Call it Spring and Globo. Guided every day by its purpose “A journey to create a world of love, trust and belonging”, the organization is simply unique. What makes our culture so one of a kind is our people’s passion for innovation, excellence, craftsmanship, entrepreneurship and diversity, as well as their empathy and friendliness. In addition, our associates all have an insatiable curiosity!

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design
• 3 to 5 years’ experience in design
• Excellent knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
• Knowledge of 3D sketching and color specification.
• Excellent technical and hand sketching abilities
• Keen sense of fashion, trends and pop culture
• Strong attention to details and organizational skills
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Color CAD capabilities and photoshop skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and disposition
• Bilingual, with excellent English communication skills

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EXPERIENCE

Not Specified

YOUR ROLE

ALDO Group’s wholesale (APS) division is an industry-recognized wholesale distributor and third-party sourcing provider of fashion footwear, handbags and accessories. ALDO Product Services (APS) has branded wholesale, private label and brand management partnerships with some of the largest retailers in the world.
Reporting into the Creative Director, the designer will get the chance to be part of a growing team and work on some exciting product. We are looking for a talented designer who possesses the technical and creative skills to execute product design and who can create products that are aligned with our customers’ client base and brand.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Research, identify and interpret key trends
• Develop styling that is brand right and appropriate for the season
• Translate ideas into hand and technical sketches
• Produce technical packages and details for designs
• Follow design calendar and meet appropriate deadlines
• Assist in preparation for presentations
• Collaborate with Product manager to build seasonal color story and material pallet
• Prepare seasonal digital brand catalog