Handbag Design Associate — CAD‑Savvy & Trend‑Driven

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

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.