Handbag Designer - ALDO

The Aldo Group Inc / Le Groupe Aldo Inc. • Montreal, QC

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About The Position

The ALDO Group, a leader in stylish and accessible footwear, handbags, and accessories for over 50 years, operates globally with over 1,500 stores under the ALDO and Call It Spring brands. They are also a wholesale licensed partner for various fashion brands. The company values recognition, flexible work options, on-site perks, generous discounts, and a commitment to people, the planet, and its partners. The Handbag Designer will be integral in building Handbag collections for ALDO and ALDO Accessories stores. Through trend research and collaboration with the merchandise and development teams, the handbag designer will develop new designs from concept to development, to be featured in the Aldo Division’s global collection.

Requirements

• University Degree in Fashion, Industrial or other related design fields
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in handbag design with strong knowledge of key handbag silhouettes
• Highly attuned to fashion trends with the ability to translate them visually
• Strong technical knowledge of handbag construction
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop to create CADs and mock ups
• Able to sketch free-hand
• Solid understanding of color forecasting/trending, color palettes and materials
• Strong organizational skills
• Capable to meet multiple deadlines in a timely manner
• Excellent team player with great initiative

Responsibilities

• Identify and interpret current global market fashion trends into viable ranges for the Aldo global collection
• Translate ideas into hand and technical sketches
• Produce all technical specifications on designs (hardware, pattern, shape, size, etc)
• Create and maintain a library of seasonally relevant design and product resources
• Travel to enhance knowledge of design, trend, sourcing, and fashion retail market
• Work closely with Product Development team in developing new lines
• Collaborate with footwear team to ensure consistency at the store level
• Present trends and key items at quarterly meetings
• Maintain inspiration and key item boards in workspace

Benefits

• flexible work options
• great on-site perks
• generous discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level