Associate Handbag Designer

STEVE MADDEN

ASSOCIATE HANDBAG DESIGNER

Full job description

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create cads based on approved design concepts

• Build technical packages including sketches, measurements, details, color and material placement for factory proto sample making
• Prepare cad boards for design presentations
• Understanding of entire design and product development process
• Owning and updating changes made at any sample review stage
• Participating in design and proto reviews with the Design Team and Product Development team

• Paying attention to detail while working in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational, time management, and proactive work ethic
• Skills to multitask and manage competing calendar deadlines
• Work closely & communicate with cross functionally with Product Development

• Organize seasonal materials/binders/files
• Update specs in prep for pre-production process
• Highly organized with attention to detail
• Must be resourceful & self motivated

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Design or equivalent work experience
• 2+ years of design experience

• High proficiency in Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop and Microsoft Office
• Strong Illustrator sketching & technical spec'ing experience

• Understanding of material viability and construction
• Knowledge of handbag and small leather goods construction required
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Must provide digital portfolio of work