Assistant Designer, Shoes (Non-Apparel) in Paris, France

Assistant Designer, Shoes

ANINE BING is seeking a Non-Apparel Assistant Designer to join our Design team and play a key role in the footwear division.

This individual will support the development of innovative and high-quality shoe designs, collaborating with the team to bring footwear concepts to life.

The ideal candidate thrives in both independent and collaborative environments and demonstrates a strong attention to detail while managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced setting.

This role is based at our Paris HQ.

Responsibilities Include

• Coordinate prototype corrections and communicate with factories during seasonal shoe development.

• Develop detailed tech packs, including Bill of Materials (BOM) and construction specifications.

• Attend fittings, update tech packs with changes, and manage material and component sourcing for seasonal footwear collections.

• Maintain a design calendar and manage line sheets throughout the development phase.

• Organize development samples and materials in the design office.

• Approve bulk material and component submissions for production and attend Proto Review meetings with the Executive team.

• Maintain clear and timely email correspondence with overseas factories to ensure seamless communication.

• Set up boards and organize samples for milestone meetings.

• Archive and organize seasonal sample collections.

Requirements

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design preferred.

• 1 year of experience in a Women’s Contemporary brand.

• Tech savvy with expertise in Excel, Illustrator, and Photoshop.

• Working knowledge of garment construction is a must.

• Must be a team player, have ability to manage multiple projects with strict deadlines and take initiative.

• Works well in a collaborative team environment and can take direction and feedback with utmost professionalism.

• Ability to work under pressure in an environment of constant shifting priorities and change.

Benefits & Perks

• Work/Life Balance: Flexible work schedules, Unlimited/ flexible time off, paid holidays throughout the year, and extra days off in the summer

• And more: Generous employee discount and wardrobe

Working at ANINE BING

ANINE BING seeks to empower its employees by providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Diversity and inclusion is critical to our success as a global brand, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

More about ANINE BING

ANINE BING is a Los Angeles-based fashion house started in 2012 that blends elements of Scandinavian simplicity with American energy to offer modern wardrobe essentials for women seeking a timeless yet rebellious approach to everyday style. Since its launch, ANINE BING has built a global brand represented across 90+ countries, including brick-and-mortar retail stores in cities worldwide.

Headquartered in Los Angeles, ANINE BING has over 200 employees and is backed by key investors, which include Index Ventures founder Danny Rimer (Facebook, Dropbox, Roblox, Net-A-Porter), Greycroft Partners founder Dana Settle (Bumble, Cuyana, Farfetch), and Felix Capital founder Frederic Court (Goop, Farfetch, Vitrue, Dailymotion).