Accessories Designer

Job Description

Accessories Designer – Belts, Wallets, Bags & Travel Accessories

If you are currently a leather accessories designer with direct experience designing belts, wallets, bags, and related products, please share your resume and portfolio with us!

Respectfully, please do not apply if your design experience is not in accessories.

About the Company

Founded in 1981 by Will Adler, our family-owned company has spent more than four decades designing, developing, and bringing distinctive accessories to market.

Through Spirit Leatherworks , we have built a longstanding licensed accessories business with Nike , spanning more than 20 years of designing, manufacturing, and distributing products across Nike Golf, SB, NSW/Streetwear, Jordan Golf, and Nike buckles.

Our product categories include belts, wallets, bags, and small leather goods.

Our business spans licensed, private-label, and proprietary brands, combining product design and development expertise with longstanding manufacturing and retail relationships.

The Accessories Designer is responsible for the creation and development of accessory collections across licensed, private-label, and proprietary brands through trend research, analysis, and a strong understanding of the retail market.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

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• Lead the creative development of accessory collections from concept through final product.
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• Ensure on-time delivery of fully realized collections that meet seasonal brand direction, company initiatives, and market needs.
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• Design and innovate within cost parameters to meet margin goals.
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• Drive projects forward, including sourcing and development of innovative category concepts.
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• Apply comprehensive knowledge of construction and materials, including leather and synthetics.
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• Create detailed technical drawings and specifications for factory partners using Adobe Illustrator.
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• Communicate daily with overseas factories throughout development and production.
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• Work within seasonal line plans, time-and-action calendars, and established design approval processes.
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• Collaborate with Sales and Merchandising on line building and market-ready presentations.
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• Mentor and train the development team in technical skills and category knowledge as needed.
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Qualifications

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• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Industrial Design, Product Development, or equivalent education and experience.
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• 5–10 years of direct and CURRENT experience in belts and leather goods design or product development.
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• Strong understanding of hardware and the ability to design custom hardware.
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• Technical knowledge of raw materials, leather techniques, construction, and manufacturing.
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• Minimum 5 years of experience with Adobe Creative Suite, including Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop.
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• Creative and innovative, with the ability to develop original product ideas and concepts.
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• Ability to conceive, build, and execute the Brand vision from initial concept to retail floor presentation.
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• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong follow-through and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
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• Strong communication and presentation skills.
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• Working knowledge of Outlook and Microsoft Office.
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• The ideal candidate is based in the Chicago or Eugene, Oregon, area .
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