Assistant shoe designer

Job description

About Chelsea Paris:

Chelsea Paris is a luxury footwear brand, with each pair of shoes being made by hand in a small artisan factory in Italy. Heritage and quality are trademarks of the Chelsea Paris brand. Our inspirations are based loosely around Vintage with a modern twist, the elegance of Paris and the deco era.

About the role:

Chelsea Paris currently operates on a small team – so you will need to have a broad range of skills and be willing to help in all aspects of the business. We are looking for someone who can commit on a 6month + basis (full time - Ideally a placement year student). We are looking for someone with willingness and a strong enthusiasm – who can take initiative. Standard hours are 9-6 however you will be expected to be flexible and work late in busy periods. We need your dedication.

Key Skills Required:

+ Strong design skills / inc hand drawing and ideas
+ Proficient in Photoshop / InDesign / and illustrator
+ Proficient in excel and word
+ Strong interest in all aspects of design
+ Good with colors
+ Organized / Strong time management skills
+ Good work ethic, ambitious, proactive and a positive communicator

Example Tasks:

+ Assist design team
+ Compiling mood/research / color boards
+ Keep office organized – sort leathers and samples etc..
+ Admin
+ Answer design briefs
+ Creation of range plan / spec sheets / costing etc…
+ Sourcing fabrics, trims etc
+ Social media updates
+ Market Research

What we offer:

+ Travel expenses paid & lunch.
+ A small team
+ Opportunity to visit the factory in ITALY.
+ Mentoring
+ A full reference from the Director will be provided at the end of the internship

Potential candidates please email your CV to ************@*******.** use the heading: INTERN APPLICATION in the subject bar.

Thanks

Desired profile

Key Skills Required:

+ Strong design skills / inc hand drawing and ideas
+ Proficient in Photoshop / InDesign / and illustrator
+ Proficient in excel and word
+ Strong interest in all aspects of design
+ Good with colors
+ Organized / Strong time management skills
+ Good work ethic, ambitious, proactive and a positive communicator

Example Tasks:

+ Assist design team
+ Compiling mood/research / color boards
+ Keep office organized – sort leathers and samples etc..
+ Admin
+ Answer design briefs
+ Creation of range plan / spec sheets / costing etc…
+ Sourcing fabrics, trims etc
+ Social media updates
+ Market Research