HANDBAG DESIGNER

Our rapidly growing company is looking for a full-time,
Handbag Designer. We need someone who is extremely creative,
who is a quick thinker, who handles stress well, and who can
finish a project by its deadline date. We also need someone
who is able to communicate well and be a team player. If you
have a “That’s not my job!” kind of mentality, then please do
not apply. We are looking for someone who has a positive
attitude, who handles constructive criticism well, and who
wants to succeed in the fashion world.

Responsibilities:

• Study markets, shop retail, and interact with consumer to
establish trends.

• Responsible for all aspects of development – from start to
finish

• Provide technical packages consisting of specs and
materials to overseas development teams

• Present sample as envisioned and create linesheets

• Research and discover new formats, vendors, and trends to
learn how brand can continue to develop and gain market
share

• Production approvals and comments

• Creating trend boards, constantly researching to keep up
with trends

• Create and develop logos, tags, and labels pertaining to
brand image, linesheets

• Participation in meetings with clients

• Daily communication with licensor for presentations,
compliance, and approvals


Requirements:

• College degree in design preferred

• 3+ years plus experience as a handbag designer

• Ability to hand sketch

• Must be extremely proficient in Illustrator and Photoshop

• Knowledge of target market

• Demonstrated high taste level and creative ability including
strong color sense, pattern merchandising ability,
commercial sense and market knowledge.

• Excellent communication, presentation, and organizational
skills

• Demonstrated strategic thinking and problem solving ability

• Must have experience with developing repeats, color
matching, and post-production color adjustments in
Photoshop

• Able to multi task, and meet fast deadlines

This job is for someone who wants to learn and grow within our
company, and who takes their job seriously.


Thank you and good luck!