Design Assistant/Handbags/Accessories

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Assistant Handbags & Accessories Designer/Technical Designer will report to and work directly with the Senior Handbags & Accessories Designer/Technical Designer and will be responsible for assisting in the ideation, creation and development of beautiful handbags, jewelry, and accessories that will help evolve and drive the business.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist Senior Handbags & Accessories Designer/Technical Designer and team in designing from concept to creation full range of handbag, jewelry, and accessory items.

• Assist Senior Handbags & Accessories Designer/Technical Designer and team in researching and identify trend directions; trend/vintage shop, pull inspirational photos and review design concepts.

• Create and mount design boards for each season showcasing handbag, jewelry and accessory inspiration, silhouettes, materials, colors, and sketches.

• Create and mount line sheets for each season; ensure accuracy of line sheets for every season throughout development process.

• Maintain thorough knowledge of the line (silhouettes, materials, and design details) and is responsible for tracking changes/additions.

• Design according to brand aesthetic, new and inspiring concepts, emerging trends, seasonal story, sku plan and sales needs; ensure timely execution of product development calendar.

• Select and review raw materials and trims; ensure maintenance of library.

• Approve lab dips with product development team and ensure consistency with color standards.

• Assist Senior Handbags & Accessories Designer/Technical Designer and team in translating design intent into product technical specifications so all information is clearly documented and communicated with factories, our product development, and our production teams.

• Create full-scale technical specs using the latest Adobe Illustrator and CAD tools Illustrator plugin version to clarify proportions and shape; ensure accuracy of tech packs in Dropbox throughout development process.

• Create full scale paper mockups of new styles each season to work out size and shape before requesting 1st protos.

• Follow up weekly with factories via email to ensure we receive development samples on time. • Assist in reviewing development samples for corrections, including aesthetics, dimensions, hand feel, functionality, and workmanship.

• Keep all Ai and pdf files organized and labeled properly in Dropbox.

• Maintain established standards, details (including hardware), and integrity of the product.

• Tag/label and organize all development samples by season.

• Help keep sample closet, archive closet, hardware, and material libraries clean and organized.

SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS

• Must be in Los Angeles.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accessories Design, Fashion Design, or a related field.

• 2-4 years’ work experience in design/technical design focused on handbags, small leather goods, hardware, and jewelry.

• Portfolio showcasing accessories design/technical design work.

• Ability to sketch freeform renderings as well as technical drawings.

• Tech savvy with strong working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop; ability to CAD in a fast-paced environment.

• Understanding of the handbag, jewelry, and accessory design, technical design, and development process from inception through production.

• Intermediate knowledge of industry construction standards and manufacturing, including materials (hardware, leather, fabric, acrylic, resin, bamboo, straw, and rattan). • Experience in concept creation and knowledge of fashion and market trends with an understanding of our client’s product aesthetic, image, and quality.

• Keen attention to detail, initiative, and organizational skills.

• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, fashion environment with minimal supervision.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and resourcefulness.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Humble, honest, flexible, and approachable.

• Positive, constructive, solution focused, hardworking team player; none of us are successful without the help and collaboration of our team members

If you are interested, please respond with your updated resume & portfolio.

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