Aimé Leon Dore is looking for a Handbag & Leather Goods Designer to join our team in New York, New York, reporting directly to the Design Director of Footwear, Bags & Leather Goods. This position will work on the overall handbag design process, supporting the team from concept research through production handoff.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Responsible for Handbag and SLG design and development; from concept presentation at the beginning of the season through bulk production handoff.
- Will work closely with Design Leadership to develop styles that enhance brand identity, offering new products to our current customers, and expanding to new markets.
- Create and maintain all tech packs including sketches, boms, and technical specs.
- Responsible for calendar management through this process, highlighting close follow up with vendors.
- Maintain strong relationships with vendors to secure open communication and adherence to deadlines both locally and overseas.
- Focus heavily on designing each style with authenticity and superior quality.
- Partner with Production on vendor allocation, pre-costing, and additional costing options for bulk when needed.
- Develop a continuous flow of new concepts and materials in the leather goods space, sharing with the wider design team to utilize the newest innovations.
- Expand our non-leather bag options to offer a robust hierarchy of price points.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion or Industrial Design and/or equivalent work experience.
- 5+ years of handbag and small leather goods design experience.
- Technical knowledge of leather and handbag construction from concept through bulk production.
- Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and Microsoft Suite; 3D and / or AI programs are a plus.
- Experience with various skins and fabric appropriate for handbags and SLGs.
- Ability to thrive in a high-volume, rapidly changing environment, with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
- Must be organized and illustrate a keen attention to detail.
- Commitment to brand identity and a focus on business growth.
Salary Range: $85,000 - $90,000
Aimé Leon Dore is from Queens, NY. With a strong focus on simple yet powerful design, we are driven to create timeless work by portraying an aesthetic that is uniquely our own.