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About the Role
Marc Jacobs International seeks an Associate Designer Leather goods to join the Design team based in its New York City (SoHo) headquarters. This role is key in the Leather goods design team, working on Small Leather goods, Leather goods, and small accessories.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the creative process through all stages of design, from concept to pre-production samples, in line with the design calendar.
- Elevate collections with innovative and creative ideas within the brand's aesthetic codes, providing newness and building continuity.
- Develop and maintain inspiration and design development boards to guide seasonal design projects.
- Conduct market and high fashion research to inform product design with current trends.
- Sketch and design technical specs for new product silhouettes, ensuring detailed handoff for new shapes and group animations.
- Develop detailed technical specifications using Adobe Illustrator for accurate tech packs.
- Create and update seasonal color cards and generate CADs for color options.
- Develop and maintain Illustrator component libraries.
- Foster a culture of innovation and experimentation to maximize creative potential.
- Collaborate closely with other members of the design team to ensure a cohesive collection.
- Present projects to the Commercial Creative Director and cross-functional teams with Development and Merchandising.
- Adapt and maintain boards for effective communication with cross-functional partners.
- Respond to business and creative briefs, balancing creative proposals with merchandising needs.
- Reinforce synergies with cross-category teams to create a unified collection.
- Serve as a key participant in all critical product and design team meetings.
- Communicate technical information to factories for design goals and tech pack clarity, maintaining timely communication.
- Adhere to the given design calendar and project timelines.
- Review and correct development samples, tracking modifications.
- Identify and resolve technical challenges in collaboration with the PD team.
- Recognize cost-effective engineering and material optimization opportunities.
- Organize design files (AI, PDF, tech packs) in the archiving system.
- Maintain a library of raw materials.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Art, Fashion, or Accessories.
- 4-7 years of design experience.
- Organized with strong interpersonal skills.
- Proficient in both digital and hand sketching techniques.
- Strong proficiency in Photoshop and Illustrator.
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
- Excellent taste level and brand awareness.
- Strong sense of color, fashion, product, and trend knowledge.
- Exceptional organizational, time management, written and verbal communication, and presentation skills.
- Ability to work on multiple projects with different deadlines, demonstrating excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Skills
- Photoshop
- Illustrator
- Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
- Digital sketching
- Hand sketching
- Technical specifications
- Color cards
- CADs
- Component libraries
- Market research
- Trend analysis
- Product design
- Collaboration
- Communication
- Presentation skills
- Time management
- Organization
Location
- New York City (SoHo)
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 4-7 years
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree in Art or Fashion or Accessories
Salary/Compensations
- $75,000-$80,000
Benefits
- Paid holidays
- Vacation time
- Sick and personal time
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401k matching
- Discounts on travel
- Discounts on entertainment
- Discounts on MJ products
- Access to discounts on other LVMH brands
About the Company
- For nearly 40 years, Marc Jacobs has been a driving force in fashion with his philosophy: pioneering designs, an irreverent spirit, the everyday and the extraordinary.
- Today, the brand continues to make its Marc as rebellious, unpredictable, and original.
- Our work is founded on our core brand pillars: unexpected, utilitarian, urban, unisex, and unique.
- NYC in design and spirit, our teams thrive off relentless authenticity, an openness to standing out, and inclusivity for all.
Equal Opportunity
- Marc Jacobs International was founded on Marc’s vision of celebrating uniqueness and being Perfect as You Are.
- We are committed to building an equitable and inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, background, and experience – all essential to our spirit of innovation and creativity.
- In line with this commitment, we believe that the best candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background or may meet the qualifications in different ways.
- We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the listed qualifications.
- Marc Jacobs International is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.