Handbag Designer -

We are delighted to be recruiting for an exciting new role a Senior Handbag Designer to work with our client a leading supplier who are working in close partnership with a leading fashion forward ladies retailer You will be motivated by creative thinking and big ideas to drive the development of the handbag department .
You will have a creative yet commercial eye with strong knowledge of handbag design within a brand or supplier background.

Main responsibilities will include:

• Manage styles from concept to production stage.
• Work closely with the team to create successful, fashion forward, and innovative collections within given deadlines, whilst being aware of current trends and the brands DNA.
• Building strong relationships with the team and suppliers to achieve the best results.
• Overseeing and working closely with the team in developing each style and all trims ensuring the salesman samples are all developed correctly and arrive in time to meet our deadline.

Person specification:

• A track record of designing handbags working within a brand, supplier, or retailer
• Proactive, self-motivated individual with the ability to work independently but also as part of a team.
• Highly motivated with excellent managerial skills and an ability to coach and mentor junior team members.
• Computer literate with proficient knowledge on Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Excel etc.
• Proven experience in design, product development and range building
• Creative yet commercial eye and have good attention to detail with a desire to constantly improve and move the collection on.