Associate Designer - Sperry

At Sperry we are here to inspire everyone to find common ground, as we have since 1935. We create products that can transcend boundaries because we believe it’s the little things that can help bring us together. We’re proud to embrace timeless styles and quality everyone can relate to. Join our team and help us inspire people to recognize their commonalities and create more meaningful connections and better communities.
The Associate Designer will create and modify product designs; partner with team to conceptualize and provide ideation sketches, material specifications and trim details in line with market trends and product development timelines.
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• Performs duties consistent with the Company’s AAP/EEO goals and policies.
• Assist with presentation preparation for milestone meetings: material boards, trend & color decks, digital CAD wall files.
• Performs other duties as required/assigned by manager.
• Assist during design-driven meetings & presentations - set up/tear down, take accurate notes.
• Creates and executes color cads using Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop.
• Organize and prepare designer specifications and product information to provide for the timely and efficient development process.
• Assist in researching market and fashion trends to formulate the direction of new designs.
• Assist and maintain updates to Material Library.
• Participates with design leadership, product development and marketing to collaborate on design projects.
• Refines existing designs as needed or as directed.

• Ability to effectively communicate visually through sketches, illustrations and renderings.
• Bachelor’s degree in design or equivalent experience required.
• Strong computer skills – 3D, Photo-shop software and Adobe Illustrator
• Ability to visualize finished product.
• 1+ years of footwear design experience preferred.
• Ability to work autonomously as well as collaborating with a team.