We seek someone who’s innovative, collaborative and passionate about designing vintage-inspired, quality women’s footwear to join our Zodiac team in New York.
We are Caleres, a global footwear company with brands that fit people’s lives. We are ferocious about fit and living our mission of inspiring people to feel great…feet first.
We seek people who:
• Effectively combine trend, brand and merchandising requirements for each season
• Research latest style and trend data and incorporate into product designs
• Assist in the creation and detailing of specs and product lines
• Provide innovative and creative input, maintaining a strong understanding of brand positioning
• Partner with Product Development team to ensure product supports the Zodiac brand essence
We seek people with these qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred
• 2 years product design experience in fashion or related industry
• 1 year footwear design experience preferred
• Excellent communication & presentation skills
• Extremely detail-oriented
• Strong partnering, problem-solving & analytical skills
• Proficient in Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator
• PLM experience preferred
• Demonstrated skill sketching by hand; CAD experience preferred
But most of all, we seek people who share our values and our ferocity for fit.
People passionate about their work. People who hold themselves and others accountable. People who think a $2.8 billion company should be as creative as a start-up. People driven by an insatiable curiosity. People who care about being the best, among the best.
