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About the Role
The Assistant Handbag Designer supports the Design Director and Senior Designers in developing seasonal handbag collections from concept through production, ensuring accuracy and timely execution for the Wholesale Handbags business.
Responsibilities
- Support the Design Director and Senior Designers in the development of seasonal handbag assortments for Wholesale and Off-Price accounts.
- Assist the design team throughout all stages of the design process, ensuring alignment with the seasonal calendar across multiple product categories, including handbags, gifting, and small leather goods (SLGs).
- Create detailed CAD drawings, technical sketches, and renderings using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop for client presentations, sample development, and vendor communication.
- Create, update, and maintain specification sheets, ensuring design details, construction information, and materials are accurate throughout development and production.
- Maintain color standards by tracking lab dips, organizing approval samples, and updating seasonal color charts.
- Organize and manage material, color, trim, and hardware libraries, ensuring all design resources are current and accessible.
- Prepare presentation boards, sample reviews, and materials for market meetings, client presentations, and internal design reviews.
- Maintain and organize the sample closet, accurately tracking incoming and outgoing samples and development pieces.
- Collaborate with Technical Design and Product Development teams to ensure design intent and specifications are communicated clearly and executed accurately.
- Track sample development progress and proactively follow up with overseas factories and cross-functional teams to meet key milestones and deadlines.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with overseas vendors and factories to support timely sample execution and development needs.
- Assist in maintaining seasonal line lists, development trackers, and other design documentation.
- Support cross-functional communication with Production, Technical Design, Merchandising, and Sales teams throughout the product lifecycle.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining a high level of accuracy, organization, and attention to detail.
- Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Accessories Design, or a related field.
- 1-3 years of design experience, preferably in handbags, accessories, or related categories.
- Strong creative eye with an understanding of current market trends and consumer preferences.
- Excellent illustration, sketching, and visual presentation skills.
- Understanding of handbag construction, materials, hardware, and manufacturing processes.
- Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Strong organizational, time-management, and project-management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Detail-oriented, proactive, and highly motivated.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and overseas vendors.
- Ability to multitask effectively and adapt quickly to changing priorities while maintaining progress on existing projects.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Working knowledge of handbag construction, materials, hardware, and trims.
- Experience working with leather, PVC, and other handbag materials preferred.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment while demonstrating initiative and ownership of assigned responsibilities.
Skills
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Photoshop
- Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Handbag construction
- Material knowledge
- Hardware knowledge
- Trim knowledge
- Illustration
- Sketching
- Visual presentation
- Organizational skills
- Time management
- Project management
- Communication skills (written and verbal)
- Attention to detail
- Collaboration
- Multitasking
- Adaptability
Location
- NYC office
Work Type
- On-site (four days per week)
- Remote (one day per week)
Experience Level
- 1-3 years of design experience
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Accessories Design, or a related field
Salary/Compensations
- $26.00-$28.00/hr
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- 401K
- Paid holidays
- Generous paid time-off policy
- Career opportunities
About the Company
- Steve Madden is a global fashion company known for its innovative, trend-driven footwear, accessories, and apparel.
- Founded in 1990 in Queens, New York, the company has grown into a globally recognized fashion organization with a portfolio of leading brands.
- Operates in over 80 countries across wholesale, retail, e-commerce, licensing, and private label businesses.
- Driven by creativity, individuality, and a fast-paced entrepreneurial spirit.