Accessories Technical Designer - CAD & Handbag Craft

Veronica Beard; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Clothing allowance

Merchandise discounts

Job summary

Veronica Beard is seeking an experienced Technical Designer for women's accessories, reporting to the Head of Accessories. You will develop technical specs from concept to production, review samples, and update CADs across colorways and materials.

The role emphasizes precision, cross-functional collaboration, and maintaining digital libraries of standards while staying ahead of market trends in handbag and accessory construction.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of experience as an accessories technical designer
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and CAD drafting
• Strong note-taking and organizational skills
• Excellent written, verbal, and email communication skills

Responsibilities

• Partner with designers to create accurate technical specifications from concept through production
• Review samples and provide corrections on aesthetics, dimensions, hand feel, functionality, construction and workmanship
• Update technical sketches to reflect latest samples and approved changes
• Create CADs for colorways, color blocking and material placement
• Develop full-scale layouts including artwork placement and engineered details
• Execute final product spec updates and capture post-market changes
• Maintain consistency across product specs, factories and seasons
• Maintain digital libraries of design details and technical standards
• Research market trends related to product construction and functionality

Skills

Accessories design experience

Attention to detail

Effective written & verbal comms

Organization & multitasking

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

CAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Veronica Beard is seeking an experienced Technical Designer for women's accessories, reporting to the Head of Accessories. You will develop technical specs from concept to production, review samples, and update CADs across colorways and materials.

The role emphasizes precision, cross-functional collaboration, and maintaining digital libraries of standards while staying ahead of market trends in handbag and accessory construction.