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Aimé Leon Dore · 1 month ago

Designer - Handbags & Leather Goods

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$85K/yr - $90K/yr

5+ years exp

Aimé Leon Dore is looking for a Handbag & Leather Goods Designer to join their team in New York, New York. The role involves overseeing the handbag design process, from concept research to production handoff, while collaborating closely with design leadership and vendors.

Apparel & Fashion

Responsibilities

Responsible for Handbag and SLG design and development; from concept presentation at the beginning of the season through bulk production handoff

Will work closely with Design Leadership to develop styles that enhance brand identity, offering new products to our current customers, and expanding to new markets

Create and maintain all tech packs including sketches, boms, and technical specs

Responsible for calendar management through this process, highlighting close follow up with vendors

Maintain strong relationships with vendors to secure open communication and adherence to deadlines both locally and overseas

Focus heavily on designing each style with authenticity and superior quality

Partner with Production on vendor allocation, pre-costing, and additional costing options for bulk when needed

Develop a continuous flow of new concepts and materials in the leather goods space, sharing with the wider design team to utilize the newest innovations

Expand our non-leather bag options to offer a robust hierarchy of price points

Qualification

Handbag design experienceTechnical knowledge of leatherAdobe softwareVarious skinsMultitasking abilityCommitment to brand identityAttention to detailOrganizational skills