J. Jill · 9 hours ago
Designer, Accessories
Quincy, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
6+ years expJ.Jill is a women-led, Boston-based lifestyle brand seeking a highly creative and detail-oriented Women’s Accessories Designer with expertise in handbags and leather goods. The role focuses on developing seasonal collections of handbags, footwear, and belts while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure designs align with brand expectations.
Consumer GoodsFashionMarketingRetailWomen's
Responsibilities
Responsible for creative design of handbags as the anchor of seasonal accessories collections, ensuring footwear and belts support and complete the storytelling
Conceptualize and design innovative, brand-right leather goods aligned with seasonal apparel direction and trend influences
Strong ability to conceptualize and design custom hardware that is used across handbags, belts and footwear
Partner with cross-functional teams (merchandising, product development, sourcing) to ensure designs meet brand, margin, and quality expectations
Monitor runway, retail, cultural, and street-style trends with a focus on handbags and leather goods
Build seasonal mood boards, color and material stories that define the accessories vision, with handbags as the lead category
Select and develop leathers, materials, trims, hardware, and finishes specific to handbags, footwear, and belts
Apply expert knowledge of handbag construction, function, and proportion while ensuring designs are executable for production
Collaborate with vendors to review prototypes, fittings, and materials, resolving design and production challenges with an eye for craftsmanship
Manage design calendars, line plans, and collection presentations with strong attention to deadlines and cross-category cohesion
Maintain detailed design files, specs, and documentation for all styles
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Accessories Design, or related field
Proven expertise in handbag design
Strong sketching ability and proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
Deep knowledge of leathers, custom hardware design, construction methods, and finishing techniques specific to handbags and leather goods
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects in fast-paced environments
Excellent communication and presentation skills; confident working with cross-functional partners and external vendors
Innovation & Creative Thinking
Thrives in a fast-paced environment
Manage design calendars, line plans, and collection presentations with strong attention to deadlines and cross-category cohesion
Maintain detailed design files, specs, and documentation for all styles
6+ years' experience
Benefits
Bonus eligible.
401(k) retirement plan with discretionary match and tuition reimbursement.
Medical, dental, vision, company paid LTD/STD, and generous amount of paid time off.
Office includes amenities such as a café, fitness center, free parking and Red Line shuttle.
Generous associate discount; group discounts on auto, pet and homeowner insurance.
Discount Marketplace for travel, consumer products, food, auto buying, etc.
Associate resource groups.
Company
J. Jill
J.Jill is a national lifestyle brand that provides apparel, footwear and accessories designed to help its customers move through a full life with ease.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$107.97M2025-12-15Post Ipo Debt· $75M
2024-06-12Post Ipo Secondary· $31M
2020-10-09Post Ipo Equity· $1.97M
Leadership Team
Mary Coyne
CEO & President
Robin Shawver
Chief Information Officer
Recent News
2025-12-15
Business Wire
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2025-11-27
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