Footwear Design Assistant — Contract

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Footwear Design Assistant — Contract

Location: New York City (On-site preferred)
Compensation: $25/hr

About the role

Atoms is looking for a curious and detail-oriented Footwear Design Assistant who loves to research, observe, and translate insights into design ideas. You’ll help the team stay connected to what people actually want — by understanding the market, the culture, and the product stories behind every great shoe.

What You'll Do

  • Research Atoms and competitor brands to understand product direction, materials, and pricing.

  • Visit stores, talk to customers, and observe shopping behavior to learn what people are buying and why.

  • Consolidate insights into clear, usable reports for the marketing and product teams.

  • Help design new functional, minimal, and everyday footwear ideas — colors, collaborations, and concepts — even beyond current launch schedules.

  • Stay tuned to cultural, design, and material trends shaping the next generation of footwear.

What we're looking for

  • A naturally curious mind that loves connecting dots between design, culture, and consumer behavior.

  • Strong organizational and presentation skills — your research should inspire creative action.

  • Proficiency with design tools like Figma, Photoshop, or similar.

  • Someone who thrives in a fast, iterative environment and values clarity and simplicity in design.

Who should not apply

  • Those who avoid fieldwork or real-world research.

  • Anyone not willing to dig deep into details and learn fast.

  • People who rely only on online research without going out and talking to customers.

  • Anyone resistant to feedback or experimenting with new tools and ideas.