Designer

Role Description:

This is a full-time on-site role for a Designer at Clare V.'s Studio in Los Angeles, CA. The Designer will be responsible for assisting in the design of handbags and small leather goods, creating sketches/CADs/tech packs/line sheets, and ensuring product quality and brand consistency.

Responsibilities:

• Follows through on designs from initial direction/inspiration to final sample. Creates and executes the vision of the Creative Director and direction from Design Director, ensuring that product is consistent with brand vision.
• Responsible for cads, generating and updating tech packs/specs, and ensuring product is designed to meet customer needs while adhering to development timelines.
• Responsible for line sheet updates, and line sheet design details (sketches, names, and materials).
• Works closely with Designers and Design Director to manage the entire tech pack process; partners closely with PD & Production partners.
• Supports team in preparation for major milestone meetings including Sketch Review, First Design Review (FDR) and Market Presentations.
• Communicates sample arrival timelines and alerts the team of any late or pending items. Manages sample coordination and organization for the Design team.
• Attends weekly Design team & PD team meetings.
• Respectful and maintains positive, productive cross-functional relationships.
• Effectively manages up, and has the ability to self-direct and problem solve.
• Communicates effectively, demonstrates curiosity, and takes initiative.
• Demonstrates a strong design perspective while also seeking out other opinions; actively participates in maintaining a collaborative, kind, creative team environment.

Requirements:

Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design or related field
• 5+ years of relevant industry experience designing and developing handbags/accessories
• Exceptional communication, time management & organizational skills
• Expert level knowledge of leather and materials, handbag construction and techniques
• Ability to work collaboratively and take creative direction
• Attention to detail and a passion for fashion design
• Demonstrated proficiency in Illustrator and PhotoShop; strong sketching and illustration skills
• Expert level understanding of full cycle of design development process from concept to commercialization
• Understanding of Clare V. brand aesthetic and lifestyle