handbag designer

Sharif Designs LTD

Job Overview We are seeking a talented and experienced Senior Handbag Designer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Handbag design and graphic design, with a comprehensive understanding of the product lifecycle management process. This individual will lead the creative direction of our handbag collections, bringing innovation, craftsmanship, and a deep understanding of both luxury design and commercial appeal. The ideal candidate is a visionary designer with strong technical skills and a proven track record in developing handbags from concept to finished product.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Lead the design and development of seasonal handbag collections, from initial concept through final samples.</li><li>Research market trends, materials, and consumer insights to inspire innovative designs.</li><li>Create detailed sketches, technical drawings, and specifications for prototypes.</li><li>Collaborate closely with patternmakers, sample makers, and factories to ensure high-quality construction and finishing.</li><li>Oversee material selection, hardware, and color palettes aligned with brand identity.</li><li>Mentor and guide junior designers, ensuring consistency and innovation across collections.</li><li>Partner with merchandising and product development teams to balance creativity with commercial viability.</li><li>Review prototypes, and make adjustments to ensure both design integrity and functional excellence.</li><li>Maintain awareness of competitive brands and industry innovations.</li><li>Present design concepts and collections to leadership and cross-functional teams.</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>Minimum 5 years of experience in handbag design and construction, with a portfolio showcasing a wide range of styles and expertise.</li><li>Strong understanding of luxury materials, leather, textiles, and hardware.</li><li>Expertise in handbag construction techniques and finishing details.</li><li>Proficiency in design software (Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, CAD) and hand sketching.</li><li>Excellent knowledge of the product development cycle, from concept to production.</li><li>Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.</li><li>Ability to balance creativity with market awareness and commercial needs.</li><li>Exceptional attention to detail, craftsmanship, and quality standards.</li><li>Strong communication and presentation skills.</li><li>Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with team members and present ideas. Join us as we push the boundaries of creativity in the fashion industry!</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timePay: $70,000.00 - $110,000.00 per yearBenefits:<ul><li>Flexible schedule</li><li>Paid time off</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Senior Handbag Designer

eTalenthire

Job Title: Fashion Bag Designer &ndash; Beaded BagsLocation: IMT Manesar, Gurgaon Experience: Minimum 10+ years in Beaded / Embellished Bag DesignJob Summary:We are seeking a highly creative and experienced Fashion Bag Designer specializing in Beaded and Embellished Bags for our Export House in Gurgaon. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in design development, material sourcing, and creating innovative handcrafted bags that cater to international fashion markets.Key Responsibilities:&middot; Design and develop new collections of beaded, embroidered, and embellished bags as per seasonal trends and buyer requirements.&middot; Research global fashion trends, color palettes, materials, and beadwork techniques.&middot; Create mood boards, sketches, and CADs for concept presentation and buyer approval.&middot; Collaborate with sampling and production teams to ensure accurate execution of designs.&middot; Develop detailed technical sheets for materials, embroidery, and embellishment layouts.&middot; Coordinate with buyers, merchandisers, and suppliers for design finalization and approvals.&middot; Maintain design archives, product specifications, and cost sheets for reference.&middot; Ensure high quality and craftsmanship standards are met for export markets.&middot; Mentor and guide junior designers to maintain brand aesthetics and quality consistency.Key Requirements:&middot; Minimum 10+ years of experience in Beaded / Embellished Bag Design within an export house or fashion accessories brand.&middot; Strong creative vision with understanding of color, texture, and global fashion trends.&middot; Expertise in hand embroidery, beadwork, and embellishment design.&middot; Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, or CorelDRAW.&middot; Excellent communication, presentation, and coordination skills.&middot; Ability to manage end-to-end design process and meet tight deadlines.Qualification:Bachelor / Master Degree in Fashion or Accessory Design (NIFT, Pearl Academy, or equivalent preferred).Mail updated resume with salary details-Email: etalenthire@ gmail.comSatish: 88O2749743Job Type: Full-timePay: &#8377;670,125.53 - &#8377;1,535,692.77 per yearAbility to commute/relocate:<ul><li>Gurgaon, Haryana: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)</li></ul>Application Question(s):<ul><li>current salary Per Month ?</li><li>Expected salary ?</li><li>Notice period in days ?</li><li>Current location ?</li><li>Portfolio link ?</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>Embellished Bag Design: 10 years (Preferred)</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Senior Handbag Designer (Embellished Bags)

Hot Topic

<div><div>At Hot Topic, we&rsquo;re passionate about creativity and high performance. We're also passionate about Pop Culture...in case you hadn't noticed. We are looking for a Handbag Designer to join our team and turn our licenses into accessories. This role is hands-on and will help keep the stars aligned for the design and product team.</div><div></div><div> 
This role operates on a hybrid schedule and will require to work from our HQ located in the City of Industry, CA three days a week.</div> 
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WHAT YOU'LL DO</h3><ul><li>
Collaborate closely with the Senior designer on the complete design process from concept to final, including: conceptualizing, creating, and developing bags for licensed and non licensed product</li><li>
Reviewing and revising prototypes with cross-functional team</li><li>
Extremely detailed CADS and specs for handbags/SLGs, and other accessories categories</li><li>
Prepare spec sheets with detailed technical / construction information and art direction for cross functional partners</li><li>
Communicate effectively &amp; work closely with Apparel Design, Buying, PD, Art and Technical Design teams throughout the development process to ensure the highest level of quality and integrity</li><li>
Maintain design records and material library, and ensures line sheets are up to date</li><li>
Hardware development, specification, and illustrating for hardlines and non-apparel</li><li>
Research and shop market for trend and inspiration, creating boards (as needed), identifying new trends in fabric, trim, fit, and hardware pieces, and other raw materials</li><li>
Maintain an active role in weekly meetings by taking notes and following up as needed with the licensing/buying teams</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
WHAT YOU'LL NEED</h3><ul><li>
College degree in fashion design, handbag design, accessory design or related field preferred</li><li>
5+ years in design/product development in vertical retail and ecomm companies in handbags and other hardline accessories categories</li><li>
Understanding of bag design and technical construction and manufacturing of non-apparel/hardlines categories (International factories)</li><li>
Accurate Flat (CAD) sketching skills &ndash; Adobe Illustrator &ndash; required</li><li>
Strong computer skills, including Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Outlook, Excel, Adobe</li><li>
Highly organized, detail-oriented, strong time management skills, and excellent communication skills &ndash; both written and verbal</li><li>
Meets deadlines, ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, anticipates change, and maintains composure under pressure</li><li>
Passion and knowledge of pop culture and the licenses that Hot Topic, BoxLunch, and Her Universe have</li><li>
Team player &ndash; ability to adapt to a fast-paced, ever-changing environment</li></ul><div>
Please note the pay range for this position starts as listed in the job posting, but other factors such as an individual&rsquo;s education, location, meeting the minimum job requirements for the role, training, and experience, will determine the final salary for potential new hires.</div></div>

Designer (Handbags/Non-Apparel/Accessories)

J.Crew

<div>Our Story
J.Crew gets you dressed every day, for every occasion.
Since 1983, we&rsquo;ve been creating classics that feel familiar and refreshingly new, crafted with unbeatable quality and distinctive point of view&mdash;it&rsquo;s no wonder we&rsquo;ve been in your closet for four decades and counting.
Today, we continue to do the classics our way, inspiring not only how you shop but how you define your personal style. Our commitment runs deeper than just making great clothes&mdash;we&rsquo;re proud of our role in getting you dressed with confidence, character, and celebrating a distinctly American sensibility that makes us who we are.
Our dedication to Diversity, Equity, Belonging &amp; Sustainability has been celebrated with industry recognition, reflecting our commitment to fostering an inclusive and sustainable workplace.
The Role + Purpose
<ul><li>Sketching/ AI CADs / Design Support with supervision- Color Cad updates
</li><li>PLM Data entry- ID and color code creation, carryforwards, tech pack uploads
</li><li>Digital working boards- Organize and maintain, set up templates, create line sheets, including colorways/styles
</li><li>Create &amp; complete Tech packs with supervision/ Sample corrections with guidance
</li><li>Organization-managing samples, keeping submits/materials organized, purging samples, upkeep of sample library
</li><li>Abides by calendar, processes, and deadlines with guidance from manager 
</li></ul>Qualifications
0-3 years Design experience
Apparel, Industrial design, or Footwear/Accessory Design degree
Creativity and strong illustration skills
Trend/fashion awareness
Technical sketching ability (flat and illustration)
Working knowledge of footwear, bags, and belts construction and materials
Footwear/Handbag measurement and specification experience
Excellent color sense and knowledge of lab dips
Demonstrated ability to do creative, focused visual presentations
Strong written and communication skills
Proficiency in Illustrator, Photoshop, Microsoft Word, and Excel, Pro Create/Hand sketching a plus
PLM and MIRO experience a plus
<ul><li>Fittings- responsible attending, minor sketch updates post fitting, photo, and note taking
</li><li>Trend Research, shopping, presenting ideas
</li><li>Presentations &ndash; prior set up of samples, boards, and materials
</li><li>Legal- attend legal meetings and maintain legal deck
</li><li>Approval comments- prepare for samples to review with manager
</li><li>Sample Management- Keeping track and organizing samples 
</li></ul>We welcome you to apply, even if you don't check all the boxes. Our passion is scouting life-long learners who are driven by curiosity, and who feel connected to our brands and share our desire to make an impact. We&rsquo;re always seeking bright new talent who leverage their unique experiences to discover, grow and evolve with our teams.
Benefits + Perks
<ul><li>Health &amp; Well-being - Eligible associates and family members receive medical, dental, prescription and vision insurance, family planning (fertility, adoption &amp; surrogacy support), fitness discounts, medical travel and more.
</li><li>Associate Discount - We love our products just as much as you do! That&rsquo;s why we offer a great associate discount across all of our brands (J.Crew, J.Crew Factory, and Madewell).
</li><li>Summer Fridays - In addition to our hybrid work model, we also close our office at 1:00 PM every Friday during the Summer months.
</li><li>Community Impact - We support the communities where we live and work through our philanthropic efforts and the J.Crew Cares Program.
</li><li>Winter Break - In addition to our PTO package, J.Crew Group offers a winter break at the end of December to eligible full-time associates at the Home Office to provide time to refresh and recharge.
</li></ul>Note: Availability of these benefits and perks may be subject to work location &amp; employment type and may have certain eligibility requirements.
Salary Range: $57,500.00 - $69,000.00
At J.Crew Group (JCG) we aim to pay competitively for our company&rsquo;s size and industry. The base salary offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate&rsquo;s geographic region of work premises, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. The base salary is just one component of J.Crew Group&rsquo;s competitive total rewards strategy that also includes the opportunity for bonus, competitive benefits and perks.
One of our core focuses here at JCG is creating a community and culture that builds belonging. We are deeply committed to our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts, and we warmly welcome job applicants of all backgrounds. 
JCG is proud to affirmatively provide equal opportunity to all associates and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or citizenship, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, legally protected physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other basis protected under applicable law.</div>

ASSISTANT DESIGNER- WOMEN'S FOOTWEAR, BAGS, and BELTS

genesis brands

Job Title: Luggage Designer &ndash; High-End Travel &amp; Lifestyle Brand (Hybrid | Brooklyn, NY)Location: Brooklyn, NY (Hybrid &ndash; 2&ndash;3 days per week in office) Employment Type: Part-Time or Full-Time (Flexible for the right candidate)About UsWe are a high-end luggage and travel bag company dedicated to designing elevated, modern, and durable travel companions that become lifelong pieces for our customers. Our brand blends luxury aesthetics, functional innovation, and exceptional craftsmanship.We are looking for a talented Luggage Designer with proven experience in adult luggage, travel bags, and backpacks to help bring our next iconic collections to life.About the RoleAs the Luggage Designer, you will work closely with the VP of Merchandising to conceptualize and develop premium travel products from ideation through production. You&rsquo;ll be responsible for translating design concepts into fully detailed tech packs, creating graphics and branding, and ensuring designs meet both style and function standards.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Design high-end luggage, travel bags, and backpacks for adult consumers.</li><li>Develop complete and accurate tech specs/tech packs, including materials, trims, hardware, and construction details.</li><li>Create product graphics, prints, and branding elements aligned with the brand&rsquo;s aesthetic.</li><li>Collaborate with the VP of Merchandising on design direction, trend insights, and consumer needs.</li><li>Support the product development lifecycle, from concept boards to final production handoff.</li><li>Liaise with factories/suppliers to ensure design integrity and quality.</li><li>Stay current on market trends, innovation, materials, and travel lifestyle design.</li></ul>Qualifications&#9989; Minimum 3&ndash;5 years experience designing luggage, travel bags, or backpacks (required) &#9989; Strong portfolio showcasing adult luggage/travel products &#9989; Proficient in CAD and Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop) &#9989; Proven experience creating detailed tech specs and spec sheets &#9989; Knowledge of construction, hardware, and functional features specific to luggage &#9989; Understanding of trend forecasting and consumer insights &#9989; Strong attention to detail, creativity, and problem-solving skills &#9989; Ability to work collaboratively and meet deadlinesWork Environment<ul><li>Hybrid role &ndash; Requires 2&ndash;3 days per week in our Brooklyn office</li><li>Collaborative, fast-paced, creative atmosphere</li><li>Direct access to executive leadership and product decision-making</li></ul>Why Join Us?&#10024; Be part of designing meaningful, iconic travel pieces &#10024; Work on premium product with long-term brand impact &#10024; Creative ownership and visibility &#10024; Opportunity to innovate within the luxury travel spaceHow to ApplyPlease submit your resume, portfolio (required), and a short note on why you&rsquo;re passionate about designing travel products.Job Types: Part-time, ContractExpected hours: 15 &ndash; 30 per weekWork Location: Hybrid remote in Brooklyn, NY 11204

Luggage Designer

kate spade new york

<div>
 Since its launch in 1993 with a collection of six essential handbags, Kate Spade New York has always been colorful, bold, and optimistic. Today, it is a global lifestyle brand that designs extraordinary things for the everyday, delivering seasonal collections of handbags, ready-to-wear, jewelry, footwear, home d&eacute;cor, and more. Known for its rich heritage and unique brand DNA, Kate Spade New York offers a distinctive point of view and celebrates communities of women around the globe who live their perfectly imperfect lifestyles.
 
 
 Kate Spade New York is part of the Tapestry portfolio &ndash; a global house of brands committed to stretching what&rsquo;s possible.
 
 
 A member of the Tapestry family, we are part of a global house of brands that has unwavering optimism and is committed to being innovative and wholly inclusive.
 
 
 
 Job Title: Assistant Designer, Outlet
 
 
 
 
 Primary Purpose
 
 
 
 To conceptualize, create, and develop designs for outlet handbags and small leather goods.
 
 
 
 Essential Duties And Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 support the design process from conception through production
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 responsible for market / trend research and the communication of design ideas
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 provide recommendations regarding seasonal themes, edits to line, new concepts, etc.
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 ensure that product is of high quality and consistent with market trends, as well as business strategy.
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 work with pre-production partner for handbags to ensure design packages are complete and accurate.
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 work collaboratively with the design team to design/spec handbags and small leather goods
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 create highly detailed specs
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 work with merchandising and sales teams and assist in determining sales need
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 collaborate and develop close working relationships with tech design, merchandising, production, the CAD team, sourcing offices and vendors to ensure the quality, delivery and business practices are achieved and upheld.
 
 
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 Education And Experience Required
 
 
 
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 bachelors degree in a related field
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 minimum 1+ years experience
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 experience in Photoshop and Illustrator
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 strong ability to hand sketch.
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 knowledge of raw materials, as well as, construction techniques.
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 strong communication and organizational skills.
 
 
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 Our Competencies for All Employees
 
 
 
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 Courage: Doesn&rsquo;t hold back anything that needs to be said; provides current, direct, complete, and &ldquo;actionable&rdquo; positive and corrective feedback to others; lets people know where they stand; faces up to people problems on any person or situation (not including direct reports) quickly and directly; is not afraid to take negative action when necessary.
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 Creativity: Comes up with a lot of new and unique ideas; easily makes connections among previously unrelated notions; tends to be seen as original and value-added in brainstorming settings.
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 Customer Focus: Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.
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 Dealing with Ambiguity: Can effectively cope with change; can shift gears comfortably; can decide and act without having the total picture; isn&rsquo;t upset when things are up in the air; doesn&rsquo;t have to finish things before moving on; can comfortably handle risk and uncertainty.
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 Drive for Results: Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results.
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 Interpersonal Savvy: Relates well to all kinds of people, up, down, and sideways, inside and outside the organization; builds appropriate rapport; builds constructive and effective relationships; uses diplomacy and tact; can diffuse even high-tension situations comfortably.
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 Learning on the Fly: Learns quickly when facing new problems; a relentless and versatile learner; open to change; analyzes both successes and failures for clues to improvement; experiments and will try anything to find solutions; enjoys the challenge of unfamiliar tasks; quickly grasps the essence and the underlying structure of anything.
 
 
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 Our Competencies for All People Managers
 
 
 
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 Strategic Agility: Sees ahead clearly; can anticipate future consequences and trends accurately; has broad knowledge and perspective; is future oriented; can articulately paint credible pictures and visions of possibilities and likelihoods; can create competitive and breakthrough strategies and plans.
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 Developing Direct Reports and Others: Provides challenging and stretching tasks and assignments; holds frequent development discussions; is aware of each person&rsquo;s career goals; constructs compelling development plans and executes them; pushes people to accept developmental moves; will take on those who need help and further development; cooperates with the developmental system in the organization; is a people builder.
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 Building Effective Teams: Blends people into teams when needed; creates strong morale and spirit in his/her team; shares wins and successes; fosters open dialogue; lets people finish and be responsible for their work; defines success in terms of the whole team; creates a feeling of belonging in the team.
 
 
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 Our Competencies for All Employees
 
 
 
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 Courage: Doesn&rsquo;t hold back anything that needs to be said; provides current, direct, complete, and &ldquo;actionable&rdquo; positive and corrective feedback to others; lets people know where they stand; faces up to people problems on any person or situation (not including direct reports) quickly and directly; is not afraid to take negative action when necessary.
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 Creativity: Comes up with a lot of new and unique ideas; easily makes connections among previously unrelated notions; tends to be seen as original and value-added in brainstorming settings.
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 Customer Focus: Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.
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 Dealing with Ambiguity: Can effectively cope with change; can shift gears comfortably; can decide and act without having the total picture; isn&rsquo;t upset when things are up in the air; doesn&rsquo;t have to finish things before moving on; can comfortably handle risk and uncertainty.
 </li>
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 Drive for Results: Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results.
 </li>
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 Interpersonal Savvy: Relates well to all kinds of people, up, down, and sideways, inside and outside the organization; builds appropriate rapport; builds constructive and effective relationships; uses diplomacy and tact; can diffuse even high-tension situations comfortably.
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 Learning on the Fly: Learns quickly when facing new problems; a relentless and versatile learner; open to change; analyzes both successes and failures for clues to improvement; experiments and will try anything to find solutions; enjoys the challenge of unfamiliar tasks; quickly grasps the essence and the underlying structure of anything.
 
 
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 Our Competencies for All People Managers
 
 
 
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 Strategic Agility: Sees ahead clearly; can anticipate future consequences and trends accurately; has broad knowledge and perspective; is future oriented; can articulately paint credible pictures and visions of possibilities and likelihoods; can create competitive and breakthrough strategies and plans.
 </li>
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 Developing Direct Reports and Others: Provides challenging and stretching tasks and assignments; holds frequent development discussions; is aware of each person's career goals; constructs compelling development plans and executes them; pushes people to accept developmental moves; will take on those who need help and further development; cooperates with the developmental system in the organization; is a people builder.
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 Building Effective Teams: Blends people into teams when needed; creates strong morale and spirit in their team; shares wins and successes; fosters open dialogue; lets people finish and be responsible for their work; defines success in terms of the whole team; creates a feeling of belonging in the team.
 
 
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 Kate Spade is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and we pride ourselves on hiring and developing the best people. All employment decisions (including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, transfer, training, discipline and termination) are based on the applicant's or employee's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under the consideration. These decisions are made without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally-recognized protected basis prohibited by applicable law.
 
 
 
 Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)
 
 
 
 Tapestry, Inc. will provide applicants and employees with reasonable accommodation for disabilities or religious beliefs. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact Tapestry People Services at 1-855-566-9264 or employeerelations@tapestry.com
 
 
 Visit Kate Spade at www.katespade.com.
 
 
 
 Work Setup: HYBRID
 
 
 
 
 BASE PAY RANGE
 
 
 
 $30.25
 
 
 
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 $30.75
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Hourly
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Here are some of the benefits that we offer: Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, 401 (K), Paid Paternity and Maternity leave, Commuter Benefits, Disability insurance and Tuition assistance. Please click here for a complete list of U.S Corporate Compensation &amp; Benefits.
 
 
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Assistant Designer, Outlet

Washmen

<div><div>Company Overview</div><div>
Washmen is the UAE&rsquo;s leading on-demand laundry service, ranked among the world&rsquo;s top three and globally recognized as the most technologically advanced in the industry.</div><div></div><div> 
In three years, our Shoe &amp; Bag Care division has grown into the region's largest aftercare service for shoes and handbags - trusted with everything from daily essentials to six-figure designer pieces - having served 50,000 customers with a 4.9 rating.</div><div></div><div> 
We are now advancing our technical expertise and craftsmanship standards to set a new benchmark for luxury aftercare.</div><div></div><div> 
Our Ambition: To be recognized as the world&rsquo;s most advanced independent luxury aftercare house for shoes, bags and leather goods. Having already set new global standards in laundry, we are now bringing the same vision and innovation to luxury aftercare.</div><div></div><div> 
Role: Technical Director - Leather CareWe are seeking a Technical Director with deep expertise in luxury leather goods aftercare, repair, and atelier management. The ideal candidate will have experience from Herm&egrave;s, Louis Vuitton, Berluti, or similar maisons &mdash; or with bespoke shoemakers such as Church&rsquo;s, John Lobb and Edward Green.</div><div>
This role reports directly to senior leadership and will play a pivotal part in scaling Washmen&rsquo;s luxury aftercare division into a global reference point for craftsmanship, innovation, and operational excellence.</div><div>
Key Responsibilities</div><div>
Lead all technical operations across shoe &amp; handbag cleaning, restoration, and repair</div><div>
Define and enforce luxury-level craftsmanship and quality standards</div><div>
Train, develop, and elevate the production team in line with atelier practices</div><div>
Drive innovation in materials, repair techniques, and finishing Strengthen supplier partnerships and oversee artisan material inventory</div><div>
Scale operations without compromising artisanal qualityBridge heritage craftsmanship with modern operational efficiency</div><div></div><div> 
Candidate Profile</div><div>
10+ years&rsquo; experience in luxury leather shoes &amp; handbags aftercare, repair and atelier management</div><div>
A leader who balances respect for heritage craftsmanship with the ability to modernize at scaleAtelier and technical leadership background from Herm&egrave;s, LV, Chanel or equivalent high-end maisons &mdash; or with bespoke shoemakers such as Church&rsquo;s, John Lobb and Edward Green</div><div>
Expertise in leather, exotic skins, hardware, and finishing techniquesProven ability to scale teams while preserving craftsmanship standards</div><div>
Willingness to relocate to Dubai</div><div></div><div> 
LocationDubai, UAE</div><div></div><div> 
Why Join WashmenWork in a fast-growing, innovation-driven environment with the resources and ambition to set new standards.</div><div>
Our operations span 4 industry-leading facilities totaling over 50,000 sq. ft., a central head office, and a fleet of 100 vans. Powered by a 600-person workforce, we&rsquo;ve served over 140,000 customers, having processed 170 million garments and 150,000 shoes &amp; bags - and we continue to grow month on month.</div><div></div><div> 
Compensation</div><div>
A bespoke package reflecting experience and expertiseFull relocation support, with housing and car providedTax-free salary</div><div>
Comprehensive medical insurance</div><div>
Additional benefits aligned with senior leadership hires</div><div></div><div> 
In 3 years, we built the region&rsquo;s largest aftercare service for shoes &amp; handbags. Now, we&rsquo;re building it into the world&rsquo;s most advanced independent aftercare case for luxury leather goods &mdash; and we seek a Technical Director who refuses to accept anything less.</div>

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.</div>

Technical Director

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