Design and Merchandiser- Handbags

24 Seven Talent; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

24 Seven Talent seeks a Designer/Merchandiser – Handbags in New York, NY. You will own end-to-end handbag development from concept through production and TOP approval, driving growth for a key client category.

You will source materials, develop seasonal concepts, create CADs, and build color assortments in collaboration with the Design Director and Merchandising teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Design or related field preferred.
• 6+ years’ experience in design within luxury or contemporary women’s handbag industry.
• Experience with leather a plus.
• Excellent eye for color, materials and a keen attention to detail.
• Experience with hardware and/or jewelry design a plus but not required.
• Strong sketching skills and CAD skills
• Highly proficient in Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator
• Highly organized with strong time management skills and an ability to multitask

Responsibilities

• Conduct ongoing trend research to evaluate marketplace trends and synthesize into concepts relevant for the brand/customer; translating these ideas into products.
• Contribute to the development of overarching seasonal concepts, themes, and collections under the guidance of the Design Director.
• Present quarterly and monthly sketches and assortments, driving the creation and presentation of design pitch decks.
• Research and identity key materials, trims, hardware and trends to add to the core and novelty material libraries.
• Work with PD to build comprehensive Tech Packs and liaise with the PD and the factories to bring the visions to life.
• Provide mockups or salpas as needed.
• Spec, render and design decorative and functional hardware.
• Lead Design correction meetings, working with PD to turnaround comments in a timely manner.
• Work with merchandising to fulfill the lineplan with a balanced, trend right and compelling assortment.
• Stay abreast of current business trends and suggest reactive chase designs in a timely manner.
• Work closely with Merchandising and the Design Director to create CADs and build monthly colors assortments.
• Update and manage design decks with the most up to date information

Skills

Trend research

Concept development

Presentation skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Sketching

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Design or related field

Tools

CAD

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

Design and Merchandiser - Handbags

Contract type

Full-Time

Location

New York , NY

Specialty

Fashion

Salary

100,000/year

Remote

No

Reference

515930

Contact name

Sarah Stanley

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Designer / Merchandiser – Handbags is responsible for the end-to-end development and execution of the handbag collection, from initial concept through production and TOP approval.

You will be responsible for the growth of one of our client’s most exciting and new categories, driving the creative vision from initial concept, to material sourcing, development, through to final execution in partnership with the Design Director.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct ongoing trend research to evaluate marketplace trends and synthesize into concepts relevant for the brand/customer; translating these ideas into products
• Contribute to the development of overarching seasonal concepts, themes, and collections under the guidance of the Design Director
• Present quarterly and monthly sketches and assortments, driving the creation and presentation of design pitch decks
• Research and identity key materials, trims, hardware and trends to add the the core and novelty material libraries
• Work with PD to build comprehensive Tech Packs and liaise with the PD and the factories to bring the visions to life Create pass offs / ownership over design pass offs
• Provide mockups or salpas as needed
• Spec, render and design decorative and functional hardware
• Lead Design correction meetings, working with PD to turnaround comments in a timely manner
• Work with merchandising to fulfill the lineplan with a balanced, trend right and compelling assortment
• Stay abreast of current business trends and suggest reactive chase designs in a timely manner
• Work closely with Merchandising and the Design Director to create CADs and build monthly colors assortments
• Update and manage design decks with the most up to date information

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Design or related field preferred
• 6+ years’ experience in design within luxury or contemporary women’s handbag industry
• Experience with leather a plus
• Excellent eye for color, materials and a keen attention to detail.
• Experience with hardware and/or jewelry design a plus but not required
• Strong sketching skills and CAD skills
• Highly proficient in Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator
• Highly organized with strong time management skills and an ability to multitask

Recruiter

Sarah Stanley