Technical Designer, Accessories

Veronica Beard•New York, NY

6d•$75,000 - $85,000

About The Position

Veronica Beard is looking for an experienced Technical Designer to join the team! This role will be specifically for women’s accessories (SLG’s, handbags, hats/scarves, jewelry) -- reporting to the Head of Accessories.

Requirements

Minimum 3+ years of experience as an accessories technical designer working with accessories
Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, with the ability to create CADs efficiently in a fast-paced environment and proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
Strong knowledge of handbag and accessories construction preferred
Exceptional attention to detail and strong note-taking and organizational skills
Proactive, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple priorities
Excellent written, verbal, and email communication skills
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

Strong knowledge of handbag and accessories construction

Responsibilities

Partner with designers to create accurate technical specifications throughout all stages of development, from concept through production
Review samples and provide corrections related to aesthetics, dimensions, hand feel, functionality, construction, and workmanship, ensuring specifications accurately capture all product details and reflect the designer’s intent.
Update technical sketches to reflect the latest samples and approved changes
Create CADs for colorways, color blocking, and material placement
Develop full-scale layouts as needed, including artwork placement, engineered embellishments, patchwork, construction details, and proportions
Execute final product spec updates and corrections, ensuring all post-market changes are captured
Help maintain consistency across product specifications, factories, and seasons
Maintain digital libraries of design details and technical standards
Research market trends related to product construction and functionality