Bag Designer

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· CAD Literate, skills in Illustrator, Photoshop, or other 3D software

· Demonstrable knowledge of leather goods constructions & pattern cutting, bag terminology & bag materials. Some knowledge/experience of menswear accessories would be beneficial

· Creating of tech-packs , spec sheets, CAD rendering & material placement

· Working with other design teams on style/detail/material development

· Certifiable design qualification or relevant experience

· Sensitivity to fabrication and colour

· Able to ensure all new products are developed and industrialised to an agreed quality standard whilst considering relevant pricing strategies

· Generate and follow critical path timeline

· Detailed specs & modifications for communication to factory & client

· Knowledge of collection development process, set up of the Technical Sheets/documentation per collection

· Able to embrace the full design and development process and its impact on sales function and how a product is brought to market on a global basis

Administrative

· Liaising with overseas suppliers, samples management, quality control, fabric and trims, purchase orders and other admin support as required

· Previous experience working with teams

· Excellent organisations, time management and presentation skills

· Constant reviewing of the assortment and taking action accordingly

· European factory and supplier experience

· Understanding of a 'collection line plan'

· Attendance of design, merchandising and production meetings as required

· Evaluate and assess new design sketches for suitability-development & manufacturing skills, capability and capacity

· Design and development administration & email correspondence

· Timely sample preparation

· Experience working to a design/product development calendar

Interpersonal

· Work with the design team throughout the entire process including collection build out

· Work with factory and suppliers-written communication and personal visits when required

· Communicate and collaborate with the production team with regards to supplier communication

· Travel - local and international (as and when required),

· Knowledge of the fashion and lifestyle marketplace

Please note, this role will be based full-time from our Studio in London.