Design Assistant, Mens Retail Leathergoods

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Job Title: Design Assistant, Men’s Retail Leathergoods

 

Primary Purpose:

The Design Assistant for Men’s Retail Leathergoods will play a key role in the collaborative design process for Men’s Retail Handbags and Small Leather goods. This individual will work closely with the design team and cross-functional partners, contributing from concept through product development to ensure creative vision and design integrity are maintained.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the design team in executing seasonal concepts for men’s retail leathergoods.
• Assist in coordinating seasonal materials, colors, and hardware selections.
• Ensure design integrity is upheld throughout the development process, from concept to engineering and commercialization.
• Conduct trend research and contribute to the development of seasonal mood boards and design inspiration.
• Prepare and organize presentation materials, including creating boards and assisting in meeting preparations.
• Generate and update color CADs throughout season.
• Develop design flats and technical drawings using Adobe Illustrator.
• Maintain and update design cards throughout the development process, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery to Tech Design.
• Ensure all prototypes are available for product presentations.

 

Qualifications & Skills:

 

The ideal candidate will possess:

      •           Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

      •           A proactive, self-motivated approach with flexibility in a fast-paced environment.

      •           Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

      •           A collaborative team player mindset with a keen eye for detail.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

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

      •           1+ years of experience in handbag / accessory design or equivalent experience

      •           Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.

      •           Strong hand sketching ability, including flat sketches.

      •           A well-developed color sense and awareness of current fashion trends.

      •           Passion for vintage clothing and accessories.

      •           Experience in a fashion or luxury brand environment is a plus.

 

This position offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic design team, contributing to the evolution of men’s leather goods while gaining hands-on experience in the design and development process. 

Our Competencies for All Employees

• Courage: Doesn’t hold back anything that needs to be said; provides current, direct, complete, and “actionable” positive and corrective feedback to others; lets people know where they stand; faces up to people problems on any person or situation (not including direct reports) quickly and directly; is not afraid to take negative action when necessary.
• Creativity: Comes up with a lot of new and unique ideas; easily makes connections among previously unrelated notions; tends to be seen as original and value-added in brainstorming settings.<