Gina Group, LLC Hiring for Associate Handbag Designer at New York, New York Full Time

Associate Designer Responsibilities:

• Support Senior designer and Design Director in Building of multiple product lines / customer projects
• CAD implementation of prints and graphic patterns in handbags through Photoshop and Illustrator
• Work with placed prints on patterns and graphic art and embroidery applique art
• Maintain and organize files / Experience with PLM / responsible for tracking changes and additions
• Communication of line information to all cross functional partners
• Participate in concept reviews and line building recaps
• Understand and support the interpretation of trends and market needs
• Upkeep of color charts in Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop
• Create technical specification packages for each category of design that include: Sketch in illustrator
• Give detailed construction and or production instructions and accurate measurements for each view.
• Create seasonal and off season cads of collections and collaborations.
• Provide comments on samples received from factory
• Responsible for timeline adherence, ensure all style tech packs are completed accurately and delivered to overseas sourcing on time
• Ensure that all prototypes are available for product presentation and approvals
• Strong understanding of bag production process
• Other duties as assigned.

Associate Designer Qualifications: 

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in design or related and 3-5 years of design experience
• Required Professional Experience and Competencies
• Proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator & In-Design
• Excellent sense of Contemporary Design, sense of color and layout
• Must be detail-oriented
• Factory/product development experience a plus.
• Ability to work in office full time