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Designer - Handbags

$80k - $100k
Full-time

Pyramid Consulting Group, LLC

Our client, a fashion accessories brand , is seeking a Designer - Handbags to lead seasonal product development from concept through final execution. Based in New York, NY , this role is fully onsite and is ideal for a commercially minded designer who can balance trend, creativity, construction, and cost to develop compelling handbag collections.

Job Duties Include:

  • Develop seasonal handbag concepts, collections, and product assortments from initial research through final design
  • Research market, trend, color, material, and competitive insights to inform product direction
  • Create and manage CADs, technical packages, product specifications, and development updates
  • Partner with merchandising, sales, and product development teams to balance design vision with pricing, margin, and customer needs
  • Collaborate with domestic and international vendors throughout sampling, approvals, and production
  • Review product construction, materials, fit, quality, and costing to ensure design standards are achieved
  • Present seasonal concepts and product recommendations during internal and customer-facing reviews
  • Support private-label and account-specific product development as needed
  • Provide creative guidance and feedback to junior design team members

Job Qualifications Include:

  • 4+ years of handbag, accessories, or related product design experience
  • Strong understanding of handbag construction, materials, hardware, technical development, and costing
  • Experience managing products from initial concept through development and production
  • Strong commercial awareness with an understanding of pricing, margins, and retail trends
  • Proficiency in CAD and industry-standard design software
  • Excellent creative, presentation, and communication skills
  • Experience partnering with factories, vendors, and cross-functional product teams
  • Ability to manage multiple seasonal priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Experience developing commercially successful products for wholesale, retail, or consumer brands preferred

Salary: $80K - $100K

Schedule: Fully onsite in New York, NY

The description above is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required.

While PCG appreciates all applicants, only those qualified will be contacted. Thank you for your application. We look forward to hearing from you!

If you believe you are a great candidate for this position, and the salary listed does not meet your expectations, we would still love to speak to you! PCG, in good faith, believes that this posted range of compensation is the accurate range for this role at this location at the time of this posting. PCG and our clients may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range depending on candidate qualifications. This range may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligible for additional compensation including incentive pay, discretionary bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package, details of which will be provided during the hiring process.

Pyramid Consulting Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that takes pride in a diverse environment. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status under applicable law.

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