Cole Haan
Associate Designer, Men's Lifestyle Footwear
Cole Haan, Greenland, New Hampshire, us, 03840
***Please submit application with link to online portfolio or work samples. Must include examples of hand sketches***
The Grandpro Lifestyle Footwear Associate Designer will assist in the ideation, creation and development of inspirations, stories, vision, and innovative product solutions that help drive and grow the Cole Haan Men's Sneaker Business. This role will support and partner in the creation of industry leading seasonal product which will be informed by their expert knowledge of men's footwear and popular culture including, style, sport and fashion trends, art and music.
CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES:Responsible for producing CADs, line art and presentation materials that effectively communicate product concepts and the creative strategy for men's footwear internallyCollaborate with the design team to create proprietary product designs, hardware and refreshes to existing product that reflects Cole Haan's design philosophy, quality guidelines and will inspire targeted consumersPartner with the Product Merchandising and Product Development teams to receive and organize prototypes for presentationsCreate all tech packs and specs during the creation stages while addressing revisions and changes from prototype to road lot samplesAssist with the creation, organization and execution of concept boards that reflect the seasonal point of viewConduct research on site and offSpecial projects as assignedMinimum of Associates Degree, preferably in fashion, footwear or industrial design2+ years of related experience in Men's Footwear Design or Industrial DesignAbility to work on a high pressure, fast paced team environmentExceptional hand sketching skillsPrevious hands-on traditional footwear development skills (material specs and tech packs)Strong knowledge and understanding of color and material as it relates to men's fashion and footwear; coupled with a strong knowledge of market trends as it relates to Cole Haan product image and qualityMust have a high degree of proficiency with Digital Design Platforms (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)Working knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook, and PLMAbility to work under deadlines, manage multiple priorities, work independently, and pay close attention to detail
This position is not available to be performed in Colorado.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Cole Haan is committed to meeting the spirit as well as the letter of the law. We have been, and continue to be, committed to Equal Opportunity Employment and equal treatment of all qualified individuals -- regardless of race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability, or any other factors that are not job related.
The Grandpro Lifestyle Footwear Associate Designer will assist in the ideation, creation and development of inspirations, stories, vision, and innovative product solutions that help drive and grow the Cole Haan Men's Sneaker Business. This role will support and partner in the creation of industry leading seasonal product which will be informed by their expert knowledge of men's footwear and popular culture including, style, sport and fashion trends, art and music.
CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES:Responsible for producing CADs, line art and presentation materials that effectively communicate product concepts and the creative strategy for men's footwear internallyCollaborate with the design team to create proprietary product designs, hardware and refreshes to existing product that reflects Cole Haan's design philosophy, quality guidelines and will inspire targeted consumersPartner with the Product Merchandising and Product Development teams to receive and organize prototypes for presentationsCreate all tech packs and specs during the creation stages while addressing revisions and changes from prototype to road lot samplesAssist with the creation, organization and execution of concept boards that reflect the seasonal point of viewConduct research on site and offSpecial projects as assignedMinimum of Associates Degree, preferably in fashion, footwear or industrial design2+ years of related experience in Men's Footwear Design or Industrial DesignAbility to work on a high pressure, fast paced team environmentExceptional hand sketching skillsPrevious hands-on traditional footwear development skills (material specs and tech packs)Strong knowledge and understanding of color and material as it relates to men's fashion and footwear; coupled with a strong knowledge of market trends as it relates to Cole Haan product image and qualityMust have a high degree of proficiency with Digital Design Platforms (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)Working knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook, and PLMAbility to work under deadlines, manage multiple priorities, work independently, and pay close attention to detail
This position is not available to be performed in Colorado.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Cole Haan is committed to meeting the spirit as well as the letter of the law. We have been, and continue to be, committed to Equal Opportunity Employment and equal treatment of all qualified individuals -- regardless of race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability, or any other factors that are not job related.