Designer, Handbags – NYC

General Summary: This position is responsible for developing a product line representative of the brand.

Major Responsibilities:

• Study markets, shop retail, and interact with consumer to establish trends.
• Source and choose materials (leather, fabric, ornamentation) for samples.
• Present sample as envisioned.
• Attend trade-shows
• Special projects as needed
• Other duties may be assigned.

Specific Job Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to perform complex verbal and written communications face-to-face and in group settings
• Decisions are guided by precedent and interpretation of applicable laws, etc. and have impact on others and the organization
• Work responsibilities frequently concern confidential and/or sensitive information requiring the use of discretion at all times
• Job duties are widely diverse, and frequently require conceptualizing, planning and implementing
• Strong follow-up and completion skills
• Under limited supervision, anticipates and solves problems for self and other lower level employees
• Has limited supervisory responsibilities for small groups of usually skilled employees

Education, Licenses, Certificates, Registrations and/or Experience:

• College degree in the arts preferred
• 3-5 years experience in fashion related industry
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and CAD preferred
• Knowledge of target market

Compensation: 80k-85k Pay Transparency In order to support the Fair Compensation Strategy by the US Govt., HR Dept., clients are required to adhere to "Pay Transparency Law"; in the impacted states; that have mandated the employers to list the salary ranges in Job advertisements or postings for job opportunities and Job promotions.