Handbag Designer - NYC
About The Position
An exciting fashion accessories brand is seeking an Associate Designer or Designer for Handbags to help shape and expand its handbag collection. This role is ideal for a highly creative designer with a strong understanding of handbag construction, trend forecasting, materials, and product development from initial concept through final production. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, brings a refined fashion point of view, and understands how to balance creativity with commercial success. This is an opportunity to play a key role in building trend-right assortments across multiple handbag categories while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams and overseas factory partners.
Requirements
- 3–5+ years of women’s handbag design experience
- Strong understanding of handbag construction, materials, hardware, and development
- Experience creating detailed tech packs and managing factory communication
- Proven ability to take product from concept through production
- Knowledge of sourcing and material development; experience with non-leather materials is a plus
- Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
- Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Accessories Design, or related field preferred
Responsibilities
- Design and develop women’s handbags across seasonal collections
- Create trend-driven concepts, sketches, and color stories
- Manage product development from concept through production
- Develop tech packs and construction specs for factory communication
- Collaborate with merchandising, sourcing, and production teams
- Research materials, trims, hardware, and construction techniques
- Review prototypes and provide feedback on design and finishing
- Monitor fashion trends and competitive market direction
- Communicate with overseas factories on development and sampling
- Support presentations, product reviews, and timeline management
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
