Senior Handbag and Accessories Designer - Women’s

The role

This person will design and assort handbags and accessories in knit and non-knit materials from concept through production. They will collaborate with cross-functional teams and work with factories on color, texture, and prototype development.

What you will 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 through 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

Required qualifications

• 8 years of experience in knit color experience
• 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

Nice to have

• knit color experience ideally in accessories

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!

About the company

Rothy’s puts the planet and its people first. They use 3D knitting technology and handcrafted assembly to create sustainable wardrobe staples.