DESIGNER - HANDBAGS & ACCESSORIES

Summary of Position: With direction from the Manager of Design, collaborates to create proprietary product designs or refreshes existing product that reflects Brahmin’s design philosophy, quality guidelines and inspires targeted consumers.

Location: Fairhaven, MA

Major Functions:

• Create designs and develop product to meet seasonal plans and market success.
• Develop concepts reflecting seasonal fashion trends utilizing boards, tear sheets, samples and presentations.
• Partner with creative team to refine seasonal concept, materials, hardware, and color palette.
• Responsible for researching trends, ideation of new concepts and creating compelling products to meet the brand aesthetic.
• Identify potential production, quality, and costing issues and make appropriate recommendations to ensure brand integrity and uphold design intent while maintaining best cost.
• Responsible for developing technical specifications.

Education, Knowledge, Training Skills and Experience Required: Four year college degree in fashion design, 5-7 years of related design experience. Strong understanding of materials, hardware, leather, and handbag construction is required. Must have strong working knowledge of CAD design applications such as Illustrator, Photoshop and Microsoft Office. Knowledge of fashion and market trends with an understanding of Brahmin product image and quality. Ability to work under deadlines, manage multiple priorities, work independently, take initiative, and a close attention to detail. Luxury brand experience is a plus.

Please send resume and cover letter to apply.