Cold Weather Accessories Designer

Fourth Floor; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Fourth Floor in New York is seeking a Cold Weather Accessories Designer to join on a contract basis. The role involves translating seasonal trends into handbag and accessory concepts, producing CADs and presentation boards, and collaborating with design, technical, and supplier teams.

You will manage color, trim, and material libraries, develop sketches and mockups, and present SKU-level designs from concept through sample approval.

Qualifications

• 2–3 yrs experience in handbag and accessories design.
• Strong technical knowledge of production techniques and experience with suppliers.
• Proven verbal and written communication skills.
• Clear presentation skills with ability to build concepts, CADs, concept boards, mock ups.

Responsibilities

• Support trend research for seasonal decks and special projects keeping imagery files updated with trackable references.
• Translate trends into concepts that respond to business needs (e.g., price points, geographic considerations) for the relevant product category.
• Help generate presentations, ideas and concept boards for sales teams with regular search updates, and information on emerging brands and influencers.
• Support and maintain color, sketches details trim and material library by brand.
• Produce sketches, color ups, art ideas for each style required.
• Work independently to develop new areas or opportunities and create aesthetic strategies to support concepts.
• Work with technical Design team attending fit meetings with attention to final details.
• Provide mockups for projects that need a higher level of communication.
• Manage color and trim approvals, communicate with team and suppliers on critical dates.
• Create CADs for any design projects.
• Update all final design details, attend pre-production/fit meetings with designer and technical teams
• Develop SKU-level designs from conception through revisions to sample approval. Present to Head Designer for review and approval
• Create presentation boards

Skills

Handbag design

Accessories design

CAD drawings

Presentation skills

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

Job description

Our client is seeking a Cold Weather Accessories Designer to join the team on a contract basis in their New York office!

Responsibilities:

• Support trend research for seasonal decks and special projects keeping imagery files updated with trackable references
• Translate trends into concepts that respond to business needs (e.g., price points, geographic considerations) for the relevant product category
• Help generate presentations, ideas and concept boards for sales teams with regular search updates, and information on emerging brands and influencers.
• Support and maintain color, sketches details trim and material library by brand .
• Produce sketches, color ups, art ideas for each style required.
• Work independently to develop new areas or opportunities and create aesthetic strategies to support concepts.
• Work with technical Design team attending fit meetings with attention to final details.
• Provide mockups for projects that need a higher level of communication.
• Manage color and trim approvals, communicate with team and suppliers on critical dates.
• Create CADs for any design projects.
• Update all final design details, attend pre-production/fit meetings with designer and technical teams
• Develop SKU-level designs from conception through revisions to sample approval. Present to Head Designer for review and approval
• Create presentation boards

Requirements:

• 2-3 yrs experience in handbag and accessories design
• Applicant must have strong technical knowledge of production techniques and experience with suppliers.
• Proven verbal and written communication skills.
• Clear presentation skills with ability to build concepts, with CADS concept boards, mock ups.
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects and strict deadlines.
• Proficient in relevant computer programs, essential use of Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop