Designer: Handbags & Accessories

About Gina Group:

Gina Group is an industry-leading wholesale fashion apparel and accessories company specializing in design, manufacturing, and distribution to retail markets. Categories include footwear, hosiery, cold weather, intimate apparel, handbags, small leather goods, tech accessories, home goods, and more across a multitude of national brands. Gina has been supplying retail markets with kids, juniors, misses, and men’s products for over 35 years and continues to keep pace with the ever-changing retail landscape.

Description:

Leading fashion company in New York City has an exciting opportunity for an organized and creative candidate to join their team. This company leads the industry in manufacturing, licensing and distributing fashion accessories, footwear, handbags, hosiery and intimate apparel.

In this role you will be responsible for developing multiple brands and private label collections in a growing and exciting environment, including handbags, SLGs, cosmetic and travel bags.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for development and design of product, including research, sketching, tech packs and pre-production confirmations from concept to final execution
• Track full development cycle of samples
• Maintain, update and share linesheets, PLM (style guide software) and sample requests
• Coordinate with overseas office to develop new products, problem-solve design issues, approve materials and supervising sample lot production through daily communication
• Responsible for all product corrections and execution through delivery
• Maintain knowledge of fashion trends, shop market, attend trend meetings and leather shows
• Work with design team to create moods for the season (color palettes, prints, materials etc.)
• Work closely with business leaders and sales teams to address specific requests and build well-rounded collections
• Prepare design presentations and linesheets
• Attend sales meetings to and present line to buyers, meet with customers and generally assist in the sales and presentation process

Qualifications:

• 5 years of related experience
• Bachelor of Arts degree preferred
• Existing knowledge of the retail marketplace
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator, Microsoft Office Suite
• Sharp eye for detail and design
• Must have superior organizational skills
• Handbag Design
• Print/Surface Design
• CAD Presentations
• Product Photography/Retouching

Benefits and Perks:

• Hybrid work schedule & early Fridays
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage with FSA or HSA options
• Pet insurance and pet discounts
• Identity theft protection
• Discounted life insurance
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance
• 401K & Profit sharing
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Professional development
• Team building and Company events

NY Pay Transparency:

The pay range for this position is ($60,000 – $70,000) annually based on skills and experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Gina Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

Recruitment Agencies:

Gina Group does not accept unsolicited agency resumes and will not be held responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.