Product Development Assistant - Corp | Morgan Hill, CA

Find your P A S S I O N, be a part of the SP FAMILY!

The Role 

Are you looking for a solid start in production and design?

You are stylish, energetic, collaborative, and have strong communication and are results-driven. You are eager to learn, patient, not afraid to ask questions but also bold enough to take initiative. You thrive in an entrepreneurial environment. You are able and willing to do any task physical or creative. Perfect!

Shoe Palace is looking for a Production Design Assistant who thrives in a rapidly changing environment who is extremely organized and a fabulous multi-tasker. 

Range: $20-21 

Here's what a day at work may look like...

•  Assist designer in creating original concepts that encompass style, color, and print to ensure customer focused offerings that meet fashion and quality requirements are consistent with the brand profile.


• Provide an ongoing array of relevant design options that ensure brand integrity by researching and recommending trims, styles, prints, stitching, colors, etc.


• Support the Design team by maintaining sample checklists, sketch boards, shared electronic files, tech packs, graphic designs, etc.


• Organize and update design folders with relevant line sheets, orders, and invoices.


• Licensing exposure 


• Create and update line sheets with the latest information.


• Source fabrics and trims from vendors. Sort and label all fabrics and trims.


• Compile a shared drive of inspiration and trends for upcoming projects.


• Assist in fitting garments and making adjustments.


• Support in tech pack and spec sheet creation.


• Manage small projects with vendors/ manufacturers.


• Opportunities to design apparel and footwear will be presented to assistants based on skill.


• Other duties may apply

About you...

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Fashion Marketing, Arts, Business Admin, or equivalent work experience preferred.


• Work experience in fashion retail or production is a plus.


• Knowledge of Adobe Suites: Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign is strongly preferred.


• Great communication skills, organization, and highly motivated individuals will excel in this position

It would be great but not completely necessary to have...

• Related experience in design with excellent technical knowledge


• Previous work experience in the apparel industry


• Knowledge of trending athletic shoe industry

What you can expect from SP

• A sense of belonging – A dynamic team, high energy, and humility.


• A sense of purpose – SP from the community for the community


• A sense of impact – We are growing, come grow with us!


• A sense of fun – WE RUN. WE SELL. WE HAVE FUN!


• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k + your SP discount

Shoe Palace is one of the most-trusted athletic footwear and apparel retail chains in the United States. What began as a small, family business in 1993 has now grown into an extremely popular chain of stores and an online retail site — shoepalace.com.

At Shoe Palace, we all roll up our sleeves to pitch in and do whatever it takes to stay on top. Each day is a little different, it's what keeps us on our toes and excited to come to work every day. We are seeking self-motivated individuals who are dynamic thinkers and outstanding communicators who will thrive in an entrepreneurial environment and want to grow with Shoe Palace Corporation. Our team members are bright, professional, enthusiastic, and able to quickly apply their skills to diverse situations.