G-III Apparel Group, Ltd Looking for HANDBAG DESIGNER, KARL LAGERFIELD at New York , New York Full Time

About the job

Responsibilities:

Development

• Research current trends and forecast evolution on said trends within our brand identity
• Apply findings from research (including blog, magazine, store, street-style, vintage exploration) to a seasonally relevant, cohesive collection that is well balanced in fabrication and thoroughly merchandised
• Communicate seasonal concept/design intent to factories and overseas office – request preliminary treatments + mock-ups
• Attend vendor meetings and work on product concepts with Trim Team – follow trim full cycle to production

Sample Phase

• Generate tech-packs with clear silhouette, construction, and trim information to overseas factories
• Evaluate collection standing and sketch + refabricate to support seasonal objectives within line plan/SKU count
• Exaggerate visual cues to reinforce concept + transcribe amplified bags to runway program with stylist
• Support Collection to Production
• Follow items to production with Production Managers – ensuring correct development + color allocation applied to each body
• Field Merchandising Requests

Requirements:

• Handbag experience REQUIRED
• 5+ years of Industry experience (including retail, wholesale, pattern drafting + draping, print design.)
• Bachelor’s degree in Design
• Action oriented
• Timely decision making
• Functional/Technical skills
• Learning on the fly
• Organized