Technical Designer

BÉIS Travel is searching for a highly motivated and experienced Technical Designer who enjoys weaving creative problem-solving with technical accuracy to create amazing products. This candidate will work closely with the creative team to assist in the full product lifecycle of a growing lifestyle brand. The Technical Designer should have a vast understanding of the luggage & handbag market, vast knowledge of material & component development, strong design and development skills and is able to work in a fast-paced and highly collaborative environment. The TD will receive general direction and guidance but must be able to function effectively as an individual contributor.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Create original technical designs that align with the brand vision, creative direction, and assortment strategy, with a strong focus on functionality, quality, and commercial viability. Develop and execute technical designs, drawings, specifications, and comprehensive Tech Packs, including accurate measurements, construction details, materials, trims, hardware, and finishing requirements. Create and maintain Tech Packs throughout the product development process, incorporating design changes, sample comments, revised measurements, and updated material or construction details to ensure accurate and up-to-date specifications. Develop clear and accurate technical drawings and illustrations to effectively communicate design intent and construction details. Partner with the Creative team to develop and refine seasonal concepts, materials, hardware, color palettes, silhouettes, and design details. Collaborate closely with Product Development to ensure designs are technically sound, production-ready, and aligned with quality and cost requirements. Apply expertise in product construction, material development, pattern making, finishing, embellishments, and trims, with a focus on function and overall product performance. Troubleshoot and resolve potential production issues related to construction, fabrication, materials, and product quality with a solutions-oriented approach. Maintain design integrity and high-quality execution throughout the entire development process, from initial concept through engineering, sampling, and commercialization. Manage technical development timelines, ensuring specifications and deliverables are accurate, complete, and provided to Product Development on schedule. Partner cross-functionally with Merchandising, Sourcing, Product Development, Customer Service, suppliers, and manufacturing partners to support product development and commercialization. Conduct ongoing market and trend research to identify creative opportunities, innovative solutions, and new materials within the travel and fashion categories. Work closely with sourcing teams, factories, and suppliers to develop new materials, construction techniques, and product solutions that drive innovation and improve product performance.

EXPERIENCE

3+ years of experience in Product Design, Industrial Design, or Product Engineering, with a focus on soft goods. Bachelor’s degree in Design or a related field; Industrial Design degree preferred. Strong creative and technical design skills, with the ability to develop clear and accurate technical drawings and sketches. Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Illustrator and Photoshop, as well as Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to interpret and translate conceptual design direction from the Chief Brand Officer while maintaining brand integrity, design intent, and quality standards. Proven experience developing products directly with factories, with a strong understanding of the product development process from concept through engineering and commercialization. Extensive knowledge of materials, fabrics, leather, hardware, trims, sourcing, product specifications, luggage and technical bag construction, pattern making, testing, costing, and overall product development. Strong fashion and trend awareness, with the ability to identify emerging trends and translate them into commercially viable product designs. Experience creating and maintaining seasonal line boards using Adobe Illustrator and Acrobat. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and partners at all levels. Highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong follow-through and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Flexible, self-motivated, and able to work independently while effectively managing changing priorities. Collaborative team player with strong initiative, problem-solving skills, and a proactive approach to product development. Compensation This position's annual base salary range is $90,000-110,000, depending on experience and qualifications. Join Us We all have baggage. Make yours BÉIS. Voluntary Self-Identification For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey.Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiringprocess or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file. As set forth in Beis's Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law. If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categoriesis as follows: A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability. A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service. An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense. An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985. By checking this box, I agree to allow Beis to store and process my data for the purpose of considering my eligibility regarding my current application for employment. * By checking this box, I agree to allow Beis to retain my data for future opportunities for employment for up to 365 days after the conclusion of consideration of my current application for employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr BEIS