Job Description

Our client is working on a full-time Freelance Associate Technical Accessory Designer role with a top company with a focus on licensed accessories (handbags and SLGs) in NYC. Role is 4 days onsite and 1 remote in their midtown office. I believe it is a combination of design and tech design.  Need help for a few months to start, but it could lead to possibly a longer-term role based on the changes with the current team. 

• Pay rate is approximately $33-37 an hour based on experience. 

Responsibilities: 

• The Designer/technical designer will work directly with Design and cross-functional teams to execute vision while achieving impeccable fit, construction and design aesthetics.
• Partner with creative design team to achieve aesthetic while adhering to a production time and action calendar
• Collaborate with the Design Director and cross-functional partners to land on appropriate fit and functional intent for each product of handbag and Small Leather Goods design
• Manage all technical requirements to develop and execute processes from product development to production
• Create and maintain detailed tech packs including specs, tolerances, grading, detail sketches with construction/stitching and fit evaluation comments
• Provide technical direction, internally and externally, on corrective actions needed to bring samples to brand fit and styling
• Measure and evaluate handbags and SLG from proto sample through TOP samples
• Maintain close partnership with production teams to maintain on-time delivery throughout the pre-production process and proactively monitor seasonal workload

Required Qualifications:

• Superior organizational skills and excellent communication skills; team oriented
• Handbag experience required
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines; highly detail oriented, meticulous and creative
• Creativity, technical capability and sensibility for merchandising; ability to sketch
• Extensive knowledge of garment construction, pattern making, silhouettes, color ways, sewing techniques, fabrication and trim; familiarity with print design and manufacturing
• Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design
• Few years experience in handbag design
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe products, CAD and Mac computers

If you meet the required qualifications and are interested in this role, please apply today. 

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Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Contract work, Freelance, Seasonal work, Work at office, Remote work,

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