Sample Coordinator/Design Assistant

Job Posting/Description

Since 1973, Vida Shoes International has been committed to becoming a global leader in the footwear industry. We are dedicated to designing, producing and marketing quality branded footwear using our expansive international resources. Our wealth of knowledge stems from the diversity of brands and successful products we have produced year after year.

Job Title: Sample Coordinator/Design Assistant

Compensation: $45K-60K

Job Summary

We are seeking an organized and proactive Sample Coordinator to manage our product sample inventory, with the opportunity to grow into a Designer role. The ideal candidate will oversee the intake, tracking, and distribution of samples, while maintaining organization and supporting both the sales and creative teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Sample Tracking & Management: Receive, unpack, catalog, and track all incoming product samples, maintaining a detailed, up-to-date logbook or inventory system.
• Showroom Support: Prepare, organize, and maintain the showroom for buyer appointments, sales meetings, or marketing photo shoots.
• Confirmation and TOP’s- Responsible for confirmation processing and TOP approvals.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with sales, marketing, and design teams to ensure they have the necessary samples for production, marketing, and sales meetings.
• Sketch, CAD work, and creating specs and tech packs for the manufacturing team overseas
• Create and manage seasonal brand line sheets
• Assist designers with Spec sheets and sketch requests.
  
  

Qualifications

• Experience: 1-3 years of experience in sample management, inventory management, or a fashion/creative production environment.
• Skills: Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel), Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Communication: Strong interpersonal skills for communicating with vendors and internal departments.
• Bachelor degree in design or related design experience.
• Ability to research market trends and competitive shopping.
• Hand sketching ability a plus.
  
  

Thank you in advance for your interest in this opening. Vida Shoes International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. At this time, only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Direct applicants only, no third-party staffing inquiries, please.