Designer - Handbags and Accessories
A contemporary fashion accessories brand is looking for a Senior Handbag Designer to drive the creative direction and evolution of its women’s handbag business. This role calls for a design-forward thinker with deep expertise in handbag construction, materials, trend intelligence, and end-to-end product development—from concept ideation through production execution.
The ideal candidate combines elevated taste with strong commercial instincts, thrives in a fast-moving environment, and has a sharp understanding of the modern accessories market. This is a highly collaborative opportunity to influence trend-driven assortments across multiple handbag categories while partnering closely with merchandising, development, sourcing, and overseas manufacturing teams.
IN OFFICE - Hybrid
RESPONSIBILITIES
Design and develop women’s handbags across seasonal collections
Create trend-driven concepts, sketches, and color stories
Manage product development from concept through production
Develop tech packs and construction specs for factory communication
Collaborate with merchandising, sourcing, and production teams
Research materials, trims, hardware, and construction techniques
Review prototypes and provide feedback on design and finishing
Monitor fashion trends and competitive market direction
Communicate with overseas factories on development and sampling
Support presentations, product reviews, and timeline management
REQUIREMENTS
3–5+ years of women’s handbag design experience
Strong understanding of handbag construction, materials, hardware, and development
Experience creating detailed tech packs and managing factory communication
Proven ability to take product from concept through production
Knowledge of sourcing and material development; experience with non-leather materials is a plus
Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Accessories Design, or related field preferred
