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An assistant-level footwear design contract at Atoms. Good exposure to a design-obsessed shoe company but limited scope and autonomy as a support role.

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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.

    • About Atoms

    Atoms

    Thoughtfully designed everyday shoes

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    atoms.com

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