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Solomon Page · 4 days ago

Freelance Associate Accessory Designer

New York, NY

Contract

Hybrid

New Grad, Entry Level

$33/hr - $37/hr

Solomon Page is a specialty niche provider of staffing and executive search solutions, and they are seeking a Freelance Associate Accessory Designer for a top company focused on licensed accessories. The role involves collaborating with design teams to achieve fit and construction aesthetics for handbags and small leather goods, while managing technical requirements throughout the product development process.

Asset ManagementConsultingProfessional Services

Hiring Manager

Sheri Sakin

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

Qualification

Handbag experienceGarment construction knowledgeAdobe products proficiencyTechnical design capabilityBachelor’s Degree in Fashion DesignSketchMulti-taskingPrint designProficient in CADMac computers proficiencyOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsCreativityDetail-oriented

Required

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