Designer, Handbags
- Employer
- Mac Duggal
- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Closing date
- 21 Aug 2022
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- Function
- Design - Garments & Accessories
- Level
- Manager
- Contract Type
- Contract
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Job Details
JOB SUMMARY
The Handbag Designer will initiate concepts each season that are fashion driven and reflective of the creative vision at Mac Duggal. The candidate must be organized & detail oriented, proactive and adaptable to shifting priorities. The Designer will be a part of a dynamic, creative environment where they will collaborate with talented designers and cross-functional partners in the business.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Create seasonal design boards and keep up to date throughout the season(s)
- Create and update sketches and boards as the design and development progresses
- Collect, track and ensure all information is compiled and easily accessible related to each style
- Sketch real size sketches and details construction by using illustrator for tech packs
- Color cads using Photoshop and Illustrator
- Assist in showroom samples alterations
- Take notes on updates to design/sketch during meetings
- Organize and prepare samples and protos for review
- Conduct design research to support in the creation of new ideas, techniques etc.
EDUCATION & PRIOR EXPERIENCE NEEDED
- Degree in Fashion Design or equivalent work experience
- Minimum 5 years of footwear design experience working for a luxury brand
- Must provide digital portfolio of work
- Strong working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, Microsoft Word and Excel
- Ability to sketch both technical drawings and freeform renderings
- Experience developing product directly with factories; understanding of development from concept through engineering
- Understanding of materials, hardware, leather, and footwear construction required
- Must be able to build all tech packs and pass specs in a detailed, organized and clear manner for factory prototype sample making
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