Senior Handbag and Accessories Designer - Women'sLocation: San Francisco, CA (Hybrid)About the role:We're looking to add a Senior Designer, specializing in women's handbags and accessories, to our small but mighty Product Design Team. In this role, you'll help develop our next Rothy's product by collaborating on what pattern or color we should offer next! You'll work closely with our creative Product Development Teams.
What you'll do:- Design and assort handbag and accessories in both knit and non-knit materials from concept through production
- Create, upload, and manage technical packages (tech packs) within the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system (Centric)
- Research industry trends to inform accessory color, texture, and detail directions
- Collaborate regularly with cross-functional teams-including Leadership, Merchants, and Design-throughout the development process
- Track and maintain communication with factories for color, texture, and prototype development
- Work closely with factories to resolve technical challenges related to knitting materials
- Review prototypes and pre-production samples to ensure alignment with technical specifications
- Support in the selection of colors in new materials
- Create color and technical specifications for production
- Contribute to the development of trims and novelty accessory components
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date design files and databases
- Manage color dip approvals
- Create hardware tech packs
- Maintain material, hardware and trim libraries
- Organize and update the sample closet; recycle outdated samples.
- Complete assigned tasks within established timeframes and adhere to the brand calendar
You are:- Collaborative with an enthusiastic mindset for learning
- An excellent communicator with a proven ability to meet deadlines
- Highly adaptable to a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment
- Extremely organized with a meticulous attention to detail
You have:- 8 years of experience in knit color experience ideally in accessories
- Expert proficiency in coloring and developing textures for knit materials
- Demonstrated passion for accessories, color, pattern, knitwear, innovation and sustainability
- Advanced skills in Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator
- A deep understanding of textile color and material development
- A strong grasp of product development practices
- Experience creating industry-standard technical specifications
- Familiarity with PLM systems, such as Centric
Our benefits:- Generous paid time off
- 401k matching
- Comprehensive health plans for you and your family
- Supplemental mental health benefits
- Monthly wellness reimbursement
- Employee Discount Program!
Pay range:$98,000 - $118,960 annually/per hour
Base pay is one part of the total rewards package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work. This role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, as well as a comprehensive benefits package.
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