Accessories / Lifestyle Designer

We are a women’s fashion brand headquartered in Austin, TX. Our product offering, almost entirely produced in Mexico, focuses on totes, handbags and accessories.  We sell to approximately 500 boutiques in the U.S., through our website, and in our two flagship stores in Austin and Smithville, TX.  Our Art of the Unmatched™ design philosophy plays with many different textures and color contrasts to create products that celebrate individuality and memories from carefree times past.  We aspire to help people and have a positive impact through our lives and work, and to keep our focus on the good.  Our It’s Not About the Bag™ program celebrates women who impact the world in positive ways through their service, strength, kindness, humor, tenacity and love.

The Designer works to produce and/or interpret concepts, create sketches and photorealistic CADs to present options for approval to the Creative Director/CEO/Founder.  The Designer partners cross-functionally with development and production in the execution of designs.  This person will be responsible for analyzing trends in the marketplace. 

This role is best for a self-starter who loves coming up with new ideas. Experience in the following categories preferred: handbags, small leather goods, jewelry, stationery, home goods and/or loungewear.

Responsibilities

• Owns design process from initial inspiration to final prototype and is responsible for the product life-cycle including market trend research, inspiration, hand sketching, computer flat sketching, specifications, fit, and ensuring that product is designed to meet target customer needs
• Create and execute on the vision of the Creative Director/CEO/Founder, ensuring that the product is consistent with market trends, while maintaining the brand identity and overall business strategy
• Partner with the product development team to ensure design specs are complete, accurate and the desired outcome of the product is achieved
• Works with production team to maintain tech pack integrity, review and approve fabric samples, trim samples, and top of production samples

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in design or design-related field
• 5+ years graphic design experience, preferably at a fashion accessories, home or lifestyle brand
• Advanced proficiency with Illustrator and Photoshop
• Surface Pattern Design experience preferred
• Hand lettering is a plus, as well as having an understanding of typography pairings
• High level of attention to detail with an understanding of pattern making and the capabilities of a wide range of raw materials
• Strong creative skills with an eye for color, texture, and pattern, and an understanding of the Consuela brand image
• Ability to sketch both technical drawings and motifs that can be used as icons across multiple product categories
• Must be organized with the ability to handle multiple priorities at once in a fast-paced environment
• Must be a collaborative, flexible team player with great initiative and the ability to self-manage
• Excellent communication skills; able to express ideas clearly and persuasively
• Ability to meet deadlines and work within a budget
• Proficiency in Spanish is preferred, but not required
• Project Required

Consuela, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, military/veterans status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local ordinances.