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American Exchange Group

Slipper Designer

American Exchange Group, New York, New York, us, 10261


Designer - Men's, Women's & Kid's Slippers (indoor and outdoor)American Exchange Group

is a leader in the fashion industry, offering a strong portfolio of widely respected brands including Aerosoles, Jones NY, Mudd, XOXO, White Mountain, Danecraft and Naturewell. Our brands span multiple categories which include fashion watches & jewelry, tech wearables, footwear, handbags & small leather goods, cold weather and fashion accessories, beauty & personal care.OverviewWe are seeking a creative and detail-oriented Slipper Designer to join our team. As a Slipper Designer, you will be responsible for conceptualizing and designing stylish and comfortable slippers that align with current fashion trends and customer preferences.Location:This is fully onsite position based at our NYC headquarters in the Garment District.Primary Job Responsibilities:Conceptualize and create designs for slippers based on market trends, customer feedback, and brand guidelines.Spec proposed product to be used for productionPrepare and finalize technical drawings of proposed product to be used for productionParticipate in line development by contributing innovative ideas and variations to expand our slipper product offerings.Stay updated on fashion trends, materials, and manufacturing techniques relevant to slipper design.Interpret design/style trends into brand appropriate product that fits within pricing strategy and production's skill capacityMaintain a high level of creativity, attention to detail, and efficiency while working on tight deadlines and multiple projectsAssisting with additional design projects and tasks as neededQualifications & Experience:Proven experience as a Slipper Designer or similar role in footwear design.Strong portfolio showcasing creativity, innovation, and proficiency in slipper design.Highly skilled in in Adobe Creative Suite, especially PhotoShop and IllustratorKnowledge of materials, manufacturing processes, and construction techniques relevant to slipper design.Organized, dedicated and process-driven team player with heavy attention to detail.Ability to work in fast-paced environment, prioritize workload successfully and execute projects with fast-turnaround, under budget, ahead of tight deadlines.High energy level and a passion for your work and the overall businessDemonstrated ability and willingness to be flexible for business needs5+yrs of experience in slipper designBachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Product Design, or related field (preferred)If you meet the above qualifications and are looking for an exciting new opportunity, we want to hear from you! American Exchange offers competitive salary and benefits packages, as well as a dynamic and fast-paced work environment.Salary: $75k-$85kOUR NYC DRIVEForged in the heart of New York City's fashion district, American Exchange Group is driven to blend fast fashion and current trends with classic styles. For more than a decade, American Exchange has been honing best-in-class fashion designs and business practices to become a market leader.This position description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with this position. While this description is intended to accurately reflect the position's activities and requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties as necessary.The compensation package is dependent on a number of factors, including, for example, experience, education, market data, and business needs.