Assistant Designer

Randa Apparel & Accessories is one of the world’s leading fashion clothing and accessories companies, operating across 11 countries with a portfolio of 30+ iconic brands, including Haggar, Levi’s, Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein, Totes, Isotoner, and Columbia Sportswear. With over 100 years of industry leadership, RAA continues to produce exceptional products and services, delighting customers and empowering partners worldwide. From the #1 dress pant brand in North America to the #1 belt and wallet, RAA sets the standard for excellence and innovation

We empower our associates, create growth opportunities at every level, and strive to make RAA the best place to build a career.

Want to work at a diverse, equitable, & inclusive workspace where associates are encouraged to bring their true, authentic selves?

Apply today and fashion your future with RAA.

Location: Rosemont, IL

Schedule: Hybrid (3 days in-office / 2 days remote)

Salary: $60,000 - $70,000

Position Summary:

The Assistant Designer for Men’s Leather Goods supports the design and development of belts, wallets, and small leather goods for national and private-label brands. This role contributes to all stages of the design process from trend research and concept development through technical execution and market presentation.

Essential Job Functions:

• Maintains an awareness of current design trends, influences, and stays up to date on competitor research.
• Designs and creates trend boards and collateral materials for both internal, licensors, and customer presentations.
• Develops new materials, constructions, and hardware for the brand of responsibility.
• Collaborates with licensors, merchandising, and design teams by communicating, presenting, and explaining ideas internally.
• Design collections that meet brand direction as well as company initiatives and market needs.
• Guides the development process from research to technical development to market presentation.
• Creates detailed technical drawings and specs for factory partners.
• Conducts follow-up on product design processes to include preparation of tech packs, sample requests, Product Life Cycle Management (PLM) processes, communications with overseas factories, etc.
• Achieves set goals with attention to detail, tracking progress & anticipating potential issues, and manages design calendar deadlines
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Degree in Industrial Design, Fashion Design, or equivalent degree/experience
• 0-3 years of design experience in a fashion design or industrial design field.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Well-versed in the use of various other software, such as Microsoft Office, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Works well in a team setting, co-working on projects.
• Clear and strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent time management.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally (25% - 30%), previous experience traveling overseas is a plus.
• Must be able to receive, lift, open, and unpack boxes containing product samples

What we Offer:

• Competitive base salary.
• Hybrid work schedule.
• Three weeks of paid time off within the first year of employment.
• Company provided life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and paid parental leave.
• Health, vision, and dental insurance options with low employee contributions.
• Commuter benefit plan.
• Optional supplemental life insurance, pet insurance, and accident & critical illness insurance offered at a group discount rate.
• 401(k).
• Unlimited access to our award-winning online fitness, and wellness program.
• A great place to work, fast-paced, with terrific career growth