Associate Designer - Handbags

stevemaddencareers; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401K

Paid holidays

Generous paid time-off

Job summary

Steve Madden is seeking a skilled handbag Associate Designer to join our Handbag team in New York. You will develop products from concept to finish, including CAD presentations, print development, and detailed specs.

You will collaborate with factories and overseas teams, attend trade shows, and ensure designs stay on trend for our brand and target customer while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 3 years’ experience in handbag design or related field.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Develop handbag and SLG designs from concept to finish, including CAD presentations.
• Collaborate with factories and overseas teams to source materials.
• Attend trade shows and research trends for the brand.
• Design categories include handbags, SLGs, diaper bags and weekenders.
• Manage own account to target customer while aligning with brand.
• Work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines while preserving design aesthetic.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

CAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

General Summary

We are looking for a skilled handbag Associate Designer to work on our Steve Madden Handbag team!

Major Responsibilities

• Fast and efficient knowledge in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
• Email and communicate directly with factories on development and our teams overseas to source new materials
• Attend trade shows, shop retail and research to ensure designs are on trend for our brand and represent our target customer
• Be able to develop product from start to finish. This includes CAD presentations, print development, and detailed specs
• Design categories include: handbags, SLGs, diaper bags and weekenders
• Be responsible for own account and design to target this specific customer while still keeping true to the brand
• Be able to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines while not compromising design aesthetic

Job Specific Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in CAD
• Ability to re-design
• Work Closely with Design Manager

Education, Licenses, Certificates, Registrations and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 3 years’ experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Outlook, Word, and Excel

The expected base salary for this position ranges from $60,000-$70,000. Ranges are based on various factors such as relevant skillset, training, years of experience related to the current job description, education, and our organizational structure. In addition to the base salary, Steve Madden offers a competitive benefits package that includes health and dental insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, 401K, paid holidays, a generous paid time-off policy, and career opportunities within a dynamic team.