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Steve Madden · 3 days ago

Designer, Handbags - NYC

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$85K/yr - $90K/yr

3+ years exp

Steve Madden is a renowned fashion brand, and they are seeking a Designer for Handbags to create innovative handbag designs for their seasonal collections. The role involves researching trends, designing collections, and collaborating with various teams to ensure design intent is accurately executed.

ApparelFashionRetailShoes

Responsibilities

Research fashion trends, materials, colors, and hardware to inspire and inform designs

Design and develop seasonal handbag collections aligned with brand identity and market trends

Present concepts and collections to VP of Design that align with seasonal direction

Create detailed design sketches, CAD's, and tech packs for development

Collaborate with product development and technical design teams to ensure accurate execution of design intent

Attend sample reviews to ensure consistency and quality

Daily communication with overseas suppliers to ensure all details are implemented during the development process

Juggle multiple collections and projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines

Finalize technical specs in prep for production hand off after sales orders are placed

Stay up to date with competitor products, pricing, and market trends

Qualification

Fashion DesignHandbag DesignAdobe IllustratorSketching SkillsTechnical Specs KnowledgeMicrosoft Office SuiteProblem-Solving SkillsOrganizational SkillsCollaborative SkillsTime Management Skills