Handbag Designer
hace 10 horas
White Plains
Gina Concepts, a leading fashion company based in New York City, is seeking a talented and detail-oriented Handbag & Accessories Designer to join our dynamic team. Renowned for our expertise in manufacturing, licensing, and distributing fashion-forward products, we specialize in accessories, footwear, handbags, hosiery, and intimate apparel. This is an exciting opportunity for a creative and highly organized individual to contribute to the design and development of multiple brands and private label collections. The role encompasses a wide product range including handbags, small leather goods (SLGs), cosmetic cases, and travel bags. Key Responsibilities for Handbag Designer: • Lead the end-to-end design and development process for handbags, backpacks, and small leather goods from initial concept through final production., • Research and interpret seasonal fashion and market trends, including silhouettes, colors, materials, trims, hardware, prints, and construction techniques through market shopping, trend meetings, trade shows, and industry research., • Develop seasonal design concepts, mood boards, color palettes, material stories, prints, and graphic applications that align with brand direction and market opportunities., • Create original handbag and accessory designs while continuously identifying opportunities to enhance and expand existing product assortments., • Partner with the Design Director and business leadership to merchandise cohesive, commercially viable collections by brand and customer., • Create detailed sketches, technical designs, tech packs, line sheets, style guides, presentation boards, and other design documentation required throughout the development process., • Prepare and present design concepts, collections, and line sheets for internal teams, sales presentations, buyers, customers, and other external partners., • Manage the sample development process, including sample requests, tracking, reviews, revisions, approvals, and follow-up to ensure development milestones and deadlines are met., • Communicate daily with overseas factories and sourcing partners regarding product development, sample status, revisions, materials, construction, costs, and estimated completion dates., • Review and approve pre-production (PPS) samples, ensuring design, construction, materials, hardware, functionality, color, and overall execution meet established requirements., • Provide clear and timely sample corrections and revisions to overseas partners and follow through to ensure all updates are accurately implemented., • Maintain accurate and up-to-date style information, line sheets, development documentation, and sample status within the PLM system; finalize adopted styles for production., • Collaborate with overseas partners on material development and approvals, with a particular focus on PU/faux leather, hardware, trims, and other handbag components., • Prepare detailed seasonal approval packages for licensors and ensure all required approvals are completed within established timelines., • Partner closely with Design, Production, Sales, Sourcing, Licensing, and business leadership to ensure products are developed efficiently and align with creative, commercial, and production requirements., • Participate in sales meetings, customer presentations, and buyer meetings, presenting collections and supporting the sales process with product knowledge and design expertise., • Proactively identify and resolve design, material, construction, and development issues to keep projects moving forward and ensure products are delivered on schedule. Qualifications: • Minimum 5 years of relevant design experience, with a focus on handbags and accessories, • Bachelor of Arts degree preferred, • Strong understanding of the retail marketplace and competitive landscape, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, • High proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Microsoft Office Suite, • Exceptional attention to detail with a strong design sensibility, • Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, • Expertise in:, • Handbag design, • Print and surface design, • CAD presentations, • Product photography and photo retouching Pay Transparency - (65 - 75k) Benefits and Perks: • Hybrid work schedule & early Fridays, • Generous PTO and paid holidays, • Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage with FSA or HSA options, • 401K & Profit sharing, • Pre-tax commuter benefits, • Professional development, • Team building and Company events Equal Opportunity Employer: Gina Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need. Recruitment Agencies: Gina Group does not accept unsolicited agency resumes and will not be held responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.