Designer, Handbags
Adecco, New York, NY, United States
Overview
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.
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.
Responsibilities
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.
Some travel for research and/or product development is potentially required
Qualifications
College degree in fashion design or a related field preferred.
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
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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.
Responsibilities
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.
Some travel for research and/or product development is potentially required
Qualifications
College degree in fashion design or a related field preferred.
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
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