Designer, Handbags
Adecco, New York, NY, United States
Adecco Creative is partnering with an iconic luxury fashion house to recruit for a Contract Designer, Handbags. This position will be a 6-month contract, with possibility to extend and a hybrid schedule in Midtown Manhattan. Candidates should have extensive leathergoods design experience from luxury, contemporary brands.
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Primary Purpose:
Responsible for conceptualizing, creating, and developing fashion driven handbag designs that are reflective of the creative vision and brand aesthetic. You will be part of a dynamic, creative environment where you will collaborate with talented designers and cross-functional partners in the business.
The successful individual will leverage their proficiency in Handbag Design to: • Manage the design process from conception through production • Actively participate in the conceptual development of silhouettes (i.e., ability to communicate and sell ideas/concepts) • Focus on bringing innovation and modernity to core and novelty product • Execute tech packs/design cards based on approved design concepts • Participate in research of seasonal trends and keep up-to-date on market competition • Ensure that product is of high quality and consistent with market trends, as well as business strategy • Work with technical design and product development partners to ensure design packages are complete and accurate • Create and maintain presentation boards, gather relevant materials for inspiration and direction. • Partner with merchandising and product development throughout the design cycle • Work with in-house Art Department to coordinate artwork needed for tech packs, and material development • Execute corrections as needed; works with merchandising and production to find appropriate solutions to cost or construction issues. xsgimln • Some travel for research and/or product development is potentially required
The accomplished individual will possess: • College degree in fashion design or a related field preferred. • 3+ years design experience • Experience designing handbags/leather goods • Past experience with independent contemporary brands a plus • Strong computer knowledge, including Adobe Illustrator • Strong ability to hand sketch • Strong design and conceptual skills • Strong sense of trends, style and color • Knowledge of raw materials, as well as construction techniques • Graphic design and experience working with prints a plus • Strong communication and organizational skills • Understanding of merchandising as it relates to sales and store environment
Considering applying for this job Do not delay, scroll down and make your application as soon as possible to avoid missing out.
Primary Purpose:
Responsible for conceptualizing, creating, and developing fashion driven handbag designs that are reflective of the creative vision and brand aesthetic. You will be part of a dynamic, creative environment where you will collaborate with talented designers and cross-functional partners in the business.
The successful individual will leverage their proficiency in Handbag Design to: • Manage the design process from conception through production • Actively participate in the conceptual development of silhouettes (i.e., ability to communicate and sell ideas/concepts) • Focus on bringing innovation and modernity to core and novelty product • Execute tech packs/design cards based on approved design concepts • Participate in research of seasonal trends and keep up-to-date on market competition • Ensure that product is of high quality and consistent with market trends, as well as business strategy • Work with technical design and product development partners to ensure design packages are complete and accurate • Create and maintain presentation boards, gather relevant materials for inspiration and direction. • Partner with merchandising and product development throughout the design cycle • Work with in-house Art Department to coordinate artwork needed for tech packs, and material development • Execute corrections as needed; works with merchandising and production to find appropriate solutions to cost or construction issues. xsgimln • Some travel for research and/or product development is potentially required
The accomplished individual will possess: • College degree in fashion design or a related field preferred. • 3+ years design experience • Experience designing handbags/leather goods • Past experience with independent contemporary brands a plus • Strong computer knowledge, including Adobe Illustrator • Strong ability to hand sketch • Strong design and conceptual skills • Strong sense of trends, style and color • Knowledge of raw materials, as well as construction techniques • Graphic design and experience working with prints a plus • Strong communication and organizational skills • Understanding of merchandising as it relates to sales and store environment