Handbag Designer — Hybrid Role, Trend-Driven

Centric Brands; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Centric Brands is seeking a Handbag Designer to drive our accessories collections, translating style plans into market-ready products while partnering with production, design, and vendors. You will research trends, develop initial concepts, approve lab dips, and maintain design archives in PLM.

Strong CAD/Adobe skills and 4–7 years in handbag design are required. The role offers a collaborative, fast-paced environment with opportunity to influence product direction and contribute to Centric

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of handbag and accessories design experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design and strong CAD/Adobe skills.
• Highly organized with excellent communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Research trends and develop seasonal handbag concepts.
• Create illustrations, specs, and line sheets; manage PLM assets.
• Collaborate with internal teams, vendors, and licensors.
• Lead and contribute to team initiatives and talent development.
• Maintain high-quality design archives and color standards.

Skills

Creativity

Detail oriented

Communication

Multi-tasking

Sketching

Merchandising sense

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

CAD

Microsoft Office

MacOS

Job description

Centric Brands is seeking a Handbag Designer to drive our accessories collections, translating style plans into market-ready products while partnering with production, design, and vendors. You will research trends, develop initial concepts, approve lab dips, and maintain design archives in PLM.

Strong CAD/Adobe skills and 4–7 years in handbag design are required. The role offers a collaborative, fast-paced environment with opportunity to influence product direction and contribute to Centric