Jr. Designer/Developer - Xtratuf

Rocky Brands
United States, Ohio, Nelsonville
30 East Canal Street (Show on map)
Jan 06, 2026
Description Summary Work with a senior designer/ developer during the development and design process by assisting in design and detailing new products as they're prepared for the development process; research competition, fashion, material and color trends relevant to our market categories; sketch and concept ideation; create Illustrator (Ai) designs and PLM records; present in brand team meeting: new concepts, trends and ideas; in line presentations to customers, and line presentations to sales. Essential Duties and Responsibilities To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties and responsibilities include the following, other duties may be assigned: Study and learn the specific markets, trends and technologies; and analyze competition and influence into new product. Assist Senior Design/Developer from concept through sales sample stages. Assist to create Ai designs, sketches, material specs, construction details, logos, color assortment. Writing specifications into PLM system and communication with brand team and factory/ Far East Office (FEO) offices. Help determine new assortment each season in collaboration with the brand team. Prepare and provide presentation materials and story boards to present new collections. Present new trends and concepts in team meetings. Present pre-viewing new products with sales and customers. Work with sales to design special requests for Special Make Up (SMU) customers. Work with Marketing to communicate specific product details and features. Assist in approval of pre-production confirmation samples. Track prototype and sample progress to maintain timely delivery. Qualifications The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Design from a four-year college or equivalent; or related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Two (2) years of designer experience. High skill level in Ai, Photo Shop, and other computer graphics programs. Intermediate skill level in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedural manuals. Ability to sufficiently present information and respond to questions from groups, managers, clients and customers. Ability to travel, two (2) to four (4) weeks per year. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.