Technical Designer, Handbags

American Exchange Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness Benefits

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with公司匹

Generous Paid Time Off

Half Day Fridays

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Tax-free commuter benefits

Employee merchandise discounts

Job summary

American Exchange Group is hiring a Handbag Technical Designer to translate concepts into production-ready tech packs and specifications. You will collaborate with Designers, Product Development, Merchandising, and overseas factories to ensure design, fit, quality, and cost targets are met.

The role requires strong knowledge of handbag construction and materials, plus experience reviewing samples, creating tech packs, and communicating revisions to vendors.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of technical design or product development experience in handbags or accessories.
• Strong knowledge of handbag construction, materials, hardware, sewing techniques and processes.
• Experience creating and managing technical packages and detailed specifications.
• Ability to interpret sketches and translate concepts into technical specs.
• Experience with overseas factories and vendors; strong vendor communication.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills; meets deadlines.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving ability; strong written and verbal communication.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with PLM or similar systems; Illustrator a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain detailed handbag tech packs with construction, materials, colorways, hardware, stitching, labeling, packaging.
• Translate sketches into accurate, production-ready specifications.
• Develop and maintain spec sheets, BOMs, measurement charts, and construction details.
• Review prototypes and pre-production samples for construction, workmanship and fit.
• Identify issues and provide precise corrections to factories and vendors.
• Communicate revisions and approvals with overseas factories and suppliers.
• Conduct sample reviews and provide detailed comments to ensure specs are met.
• Partner with Designers to balance design intent with production feasibility.
• Work with Product Development and Merchandising to balance design, quality, construction, and cost.
• Track sample development and approvals to keep projects on schedule.
• Research handbag materials, hardware, construction techniques, and manufacturing processes.
• Support fit testing, quality reviews and production troubleshooting as needed.
• Ensure technical documentation is accurate and up to date throughout the lifecycle.

Skills

Handbag construction

Technical design

Tech packs

Vendor communication

Prototyping review

Materials knowledge

Microsoft Office

Overseas factories

Measurements & tolerances

Quality standards

Tools

Illustrator

PLM software

Job description

About Us

American Exchange Group is a dynamic, multi-brand consumer goods company with a diverse portfolio spanning fashion, accessories, beauty, footwear, home, and lifestyle. Our brands include Jonathan Adler, Aerosoles, iTouch, Armitron, NatureWell, Indie Lee, Urban Skin Rx, and others.

Position Overview

We are looking for a Handbag Technical Designer to join our team and support the development of handbags from initial concept through production. This role is ideal for someone who combines strong technical expertise with a passion for handbags, materials, construction, and product development.

Visit our website at www.axnygroup.com

The Handbag Technical Designer will be responsible for translating creative concepts into detailed, production-ready technical specifications. Working closely with Designers, Product Development, Merchandising, and overseas factories, this person will ensure handbags meet design, construction, quality, fit, cost, and production requirements.

The ideal candidate has strong knowledge of handbag construction and materials and is comfortable managing technical details, reviewing samples, creating tech packs, and communicating revisions to vendors.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and maintain detailed handbag tech packs, including construction details, measurements, materials, colorways, hardware, stitching, labels, packaging, and finishing.


• Translate sketches and design concepts into accurate, production-ready technical specifications.


• Develop and maintain spec sheets, BOMs, measurement charts, and construction details.


• Review prototypes, samples, and pre-production samples for construction, workmanship, measurements, and overall quality.


• Identify technical issues and provide clear, detailed corrections to factories and vendors.


• Communicate directly with overseas factories and suppliers regarding development, revisions, and production approvals.


• Conduct sample reviews and provide detailed comments and corrections to ensure products meet specifications.


• Partner closely with Designers to maintain the creative intent while ensuring products are technically feasible and production-ready.


• Work with Product Development and Merchandising teams to balance design, quality, construction, and cost requirements.


• Track sample development and approvals, ensuring projects remain on schedule.


• Research and maintain knowledge of handbag materials, hardware, construction techniques, and manufacturing processes.


• Support fit, wear testing, quality reviews, and production troubleshooting as needed.


• Ensure technical documentation is accurate, complete, and up to date throughout the product lifecycle.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of technical design, product development, or production experience within handbags or accessories.


• Strong knowledge of handbag construction, materials, hardware, sewing techniques, and manufacturing processes.


• Experience creating and managing technical packages and detailed product specifications.


• Strong understanding of measurements, tolerances, construction details, and quality standards.


• Ability to interpret design sketches and translate creative concepts into technical specifications.


• Experience working directly with overseas factories and vendors.


• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple styles and deadlines.


• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with PLM or product development systems preferred.


• Experience with Illustrator or other design/technical drawing software is a plus.


• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

What We're Looking For

We’re looking for someone who is highly detail-oriented, hands-on, and solutions-oriented, with a true understanding of how handbags are constructed and manufactured. The right person will be comfortable working between the creative and production sides of the business and will take ownership of the technical execution of each product.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive Health & Wellness Benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance


• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match


• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays


• Half Day Fridays with shortened hours during both Summer and Winter seasons


• Health Savings Account (HSA)


• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)


• Tax-free commuter benefits


• Exclusive employee merchandise discounts

Salary

Salary: The anticipated base salary is $90k-$120k annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, internal equity, and location. This position description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with this position. While this description is intended to accurately reflect the position's activities and requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties as necessary. The compensation package is dependent on a number of factors, including, for example, experience, education, market data, and business needs.

This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. The actual compensation package is dependent on a number of factors, including, for example, experience, education, degrees held, market data, and business needs.