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Designer – Belts & Fashion Accessories Jobs in New York, NY at SBH Fashion
Title: Designer – Belts & Fashion Accessories
Company: SBH Fashion
Location: New York, NY
Job Title: Designer – Belts & Fashion Accessories
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly creative and commercially driven designer with a strong understanding of brand identity and positioning. This individual will bring expertise across fashion accessories—including belts, hats, gloves, scarves, and seasonal toppers—and will play a key role in developing innovative, trend-right products that resonate with the target customer.
The ideal candidate has a sharp eye for trend, color, and material, along with strong technical design skills and the ability to translate concepts into market-ready product.
Key Responsibilities
Design & Product Development
- Design and develop seasonal collections across belts and fashion accessories (hats, gloves, scarves, toppers)
- Create trend-right, brand-appropriate designs that align with seasonal direction and customer needs
- Develop concepts from initial inspiration through final production, ensuring consistency with brand DNA
Trend Research & Creative Direction
- Research global trends, materials, colors, and silhouettes to inform product direction
- Translate fashion trends into commercially viable designs
- Present seasonal concepts, mood boards, and color palettes to internal teams
Technical Design & Execution
- Create detailed sketches and technical flats using Adobe Illustrator
- Develop tech packs, including construction details, materials, trims, and specifications
- Partner with product development and production teams to ensure accurate execution
Material & Color Development
- Source and develop materials, hardware, and trims specific to belts and accessories
- Build cohesive color stories and ensure consistency across categories
- Collaborate with vendors to achieve desired quality, cost, and aesthetic
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with merchandising, sales, and marketing teams to align product with business goals
- Incorporate feedback from sales performance and customer insights into design iterations
- Support line reviews and presentations
Qualifications
- 4–8+ years of design experience in belts and/or fashion accessories
- Strong portfolio demonstrating creativity, commercial awareness, and technical proficiency
- Expertise across multiple accessory categories (belts, hats, scarves, gloves, etc.)
- Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator (required); knowledge of additional Adobe Creative Suite tools preferred
- Strong sketching ability (both hand and digital)
- Deep understanding of materials, construction, and hardware for accessories
Salary $100,000-$125,000 + Bonus
