Senior Handbag and Accessories Designer - Women’s

Rothy's•San Francisco, CA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Rothy’s, we know there’s a better way to do business, and it starts by putting the planet and its people first. More than 200 million single-use plastic bottles and 715,000 pounds of ocean-bound marine plastic have been transformed into our signature thread, creating wardrobe staples that look just as good as they feel. Striving for zero waste, we combine 3D knitting technology and handcrafted assembly to create machine washable styles that don’t compromise on comfort. From classic shoes to carry-everywhere bags, we create essentials for wherever you go. At Rothy’s, building a sustainable future is at the heart of everything we do. We pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive environment at our HQ, retail stores and wholly-owned factory, and are growing our community every day. The Product Design team is a group of brilliant shoe and bag designers with unparalleled insight into past and future brand innovations. Whether designing all-new silhouettes or imagining fresh colors and patterns for existing styles, this powerhouse team dreams up the icons Rothy’s is known for—from yesterday, today and tomorrow. We’re looking to add a Senior Designer, specializing in women’s handbags and accessories, to our small but mighty Product Design Team. In this role, you’ll help develop our next Rothy’s product by collaborating on what pattern or color we should offer next! You’ll work closely with our creative Product Development Teams.

Requirements

8 years of experience in knit color experience ideally in accessories
Expert proficiency in coloring and developing textures for knit materials
Demonstrated passion for accessories, color, pattern, knitwear, innovation and sustainability
Advanced skills in Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator
A deep understanding of textile color and material development
A strong grasp of product development practices
Experience creating industry-standard technical specifications
Familiarity with PLM systems, such as Centric

Nice To Haves

Collaborative with an enthusiastic mindset for learning
An excellent communicator with a proven ability to meet deadlines
Highly adaptable to a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment
Extremely organized with a meticulous attention to detail

Responsibilities

Design and assort handbag and accessories in both knit and non-knit materials from concept through production
Create, upload, and manage technical packages (tech packs) within the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system (Centric)
Research industry trends to inform accessory color, texture, and detail directions
Collaborate regularly with cross-functional teams—including Leadership, Merchants, and Design—throughout the development process
Track and maintain communication with factories for color, texture, and prototype development
Work closely with factories to resolve technical challenges related to knitting materials
Review prototypes and pre-production samples to ensure alignment with technical specifications
Support in the selection of colors in new materials
Create color and technical specifications for production
Contribute to the development of trims and novelty accessory components
Maintain accurate and up-to-date design files and databases
Manage color dip approvals
Create hardware tech packs
Maintain material, hardware and trim libraries
Organize and update the sample closet; recycle outdated samples.
Complete assigned tasks within established timeframes and adhere to the brand calendar