Product Development Assistant - Temp

Who We Are:

Steve Madden is a global fashion company known for its innovative, trend-driven footwear, accessories, and apparel. Founded in 1990 in Queens, New York, the company has grown from a footwear startup into a globally recognized fashion organization with a portfolio of leading brands, including Steve Madden, Kurt Geiger London, Dolce Vita, Betsey Johnson, Carvela, Blondo, and ATM.

With a presence in more than 80 countries, Steve Madden operates across wholesale, retail, e-commerce, licensing, and private label businesses. The company is driven by creativity, individuality, and a fast-paced entrepreneurial spirit, bringing fashion-forward products to consumers around the world.

General Summary: We are looking for a highly organized, detail-oriented, and fashion-forward team player to join our Product Development team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the footwear development process, supporting everything from prototypes and samples to production and shoe shows.

The Product Development Assistant will work closely with internal teams and overseas agents to coordinate samples, maintain product specifications and databases, track development updates, and ensure products move smoothly through each stage of the process. This is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about footwear and fashion, eager to learn, and excited to be part of a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Major Responsibilities:

• Assists in developing and maintaining all production spec sheets with overseas agents
• Assist in maintaining division prototype database
• Responsible for all sample procedures for division
• Assist in correcting incoming sales, confirmation and fit samples. Communicate these changes and specs to overseas agents
• Update and maintain division Linesheets
• Ship samples overseas
• Maintain photo library
• Production set up
• Set up shoe shows
• Special projects as required

Skills:

• Efficient time management, strong organizational skills, very detail oriented, ability to juggle numerous tasks at once in a fast paced environment.
• Proficiency in all Microsoft programs, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator
• General knowledge and interest in the shoe industry

Education, Licenses, Certificates, Registrations and/or Experience:

• HS Diploma or College Degree
• 0-2 Years prior experience in the shoe industry
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills.

The expected base salary for this position ranges from $26.00 - $28.00/Hr. Ranges are based on various factors such as relevant skillset, training, years of experience related to the current job description, education, and our organizational structure.