The Bowerman Group · 2 days ago
Head of Merchandising & Design - Handbags
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
10+ years expThe Bowerman Group is a vertical fashion accessories designer and manufacturer, and they are seeking a Vice President of Handbag Design & Merchandising to lead the creative and strategic direction of their Handbag division. This role involves overseeing design strategy, merchandising, and execution for multiple brands while driving growth and identifying new market opportunities.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Lead the creative, strategic, and commercial direction of the Handbag division, overseeing design strategy, merchandising, line architecture, and execution for multiple brands
Drive category elevation and growth across licensed and private-label handbag programs while identifying new markets and licensing opportunities
Provide senior leadership to the handbag design and merchandising team; collaborate closely with Sales, Licensing, Sourcing, Planning, and Finance
Periodic domestic travel for market appointments, vendor meetings, and innovation research
Qualification
Required
10+ years leadership experience in handbag/accessories design and merchandising
Strong technical expertise in construction, materials, and costing
Experience in private-label, licensing, or vertically integrated environments
Strong commercial acumen
Periodic domestic travel for market appointments, vendor meetings, and innovation research
Benefits
Employer-paid medical/dental/vision
401(k) match
PTO and holidays
Employee discount
Company
The Bowerman Group
Since 2009, The Bowerman Group has successfully partnered with emerging and established global companies from the worlds of Men’s and Women’s RTW, accessories, timepieces, jewelry, home furnishings and beauty to consistently hire difference-making talent.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase