Designer Handbags
About The Position
A contemporary fashion accessories brand is looking for a Senior Handbag Designer to drive the creative direction and evolution of its women’s handbag business. This role calls for a design-forward thinker with deep expertise in handbag construction, materials, trend intelligence, and end-to-end product development—from concept ideation through production execution. The ideal candidate combines elevated taste with strong commercial instincts, thrives in a fast-moving environment, and has a sharp understanding of the modern accessories market. This is a highly collaborative opportunity to influence trend-driven assortments across multiple handbag categories while partnering closely with merchandising, development, sourcing, and overseas manufacturing teams. In office/ Hybrid
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
Senior
