Madewell · 3 hours ago
Associate Designer - Madewell Handbags
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$64K/yr - $77K/yr
2+ years expMadewell is a company that focuses on creating premium denim and wardrobe pieces, and they are seeking an Associate Designer for their Handbags line. The role involves supporting the Sr. Designer in developing seasonal handbag collections and requires strong creative sensibility and organizational skills.
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Responsibilities
Partner closely with Sr. Designer to develop concepts, silhouette direction, materials, and color stories for seasonal handbag assortments
Create and maintain professional presentation boards including sketches, inspiration imagery, materials, hardware, and construction details
Research and interpret seasonal trends, themes, and detail direction relevant to handbags and accessories
Organize and manage material, color, and hardware libraries; prepare samples and standards for milestone meetings
Execute and maintain seasonal line lists, ensuring alignment with the product development calendar and key deadlines
Collaborate with Technical Design to ensure accuracy of specifications from initial concept through technical design packages
Participate in fittings, reviews, and product walkthroughs with the Designer or Design Director
Work cross-functionally with Production to maintain design intent throughout the development and production process
Track development progress and proactively follow up on outstanding items to ensure timely execution
Qualification
Required
2–4 years of design experience, preferably in handbags or accessories
Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design or related field
Strong aesthetic sensibility with a high level of creativity and attention to detail
Excellent presentation and visual communication skills
Strong illustration and sketching abilities (hand and digital)
Knowledge of handbag construction, materials, hardware, and trims
Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Collaborative team player with strong follow-through
Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop; working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
Benefits
Health & Well-being - Eligible associates and family members receive medical, dental, prescription and vision insurance, family planning (fertility, adoption & surrogacy support), fitness discounts, medical travel and more.
Associate Discount - We love our products just as much as you do! That’s why we offer a great associate discount across all of our brands (J.Crew, J.Crew Factory, and Madewell).
Summer Fridays - In addition to our hybrid work model, we also close our office at 1:00 PM every Friday during the Summer months.
Community Impact - We support the communities where we live and work through our philanthropic efforts and the J.Crew Cares Program.
Winter Break - In addition to our PTO package, J.Crew Group offers a winter break at the end of December to eligible full-time associates at the Home Office to provide time to refresh and recharge.
Company
Madewell
Madewell is proud to be part of the J.Crew Group and fully shares its commitment to providing the highest quality.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Anne Crisafulli (Einhorn)
Chief Merchandising Officer
April Bennett
Manager - Collaborations & Partnerships
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