Position Description

Purpose of the role

Design market relevant, commercial products in close cooperation with the responsible category Designer and support the head of Design in his daily responsibilities.

Key responsabilities of the role

• Designing bags, slg’s, hardware and soft accessories following the seasonal direction under the supervision of the head of design
• Supporting the Designer in his daily responsibilities i.e. material , leathers, trend and color research .
• Ensure technical packs for their designs , and 3 dimensional sketches
• Ensure timely design execution and calendar adherence
• Ability to travel to the manufacturers and fairs

Main relationships

• Head of Design
• Product Development

Position Requirements

Skills

• Bachelor/Master degree in Fashion, accessories design
• Max. 4 years’ experience in leather goods, mainly bags

Education & Experience

• Computer skills Illustrator, Photoshop and PLS (or other Design software)
• fluent in English, both verbal and written

Profile

• Distinctive product taste level: ability to judge and balance superior accessories bag design/taste level and commercial viability
• Design execution: ability to translate concept into product with an eye for detail and consistency
• Focus on Customer: deep understanding of brand positioning and target consumer
• Demonstrate Brand Passion: be enthusiastic, energetic and positive
• Flexibility: easily adjusting to changing priorities and circumstances
• Performance: ability to perform under pressure in a highly dynamic, creative and commercial environment
• Efficiency: Work at a quick pace, structured and well organized, and able to keep overview of ongoing processes
• Team Work: active member of the team, be pro-active and supportive resulting in a more effective and efficient team
• Communication: strong communicator with the ability to influence across functions
• Deliver Results: be able to translate actions into results that further contribute to strengthen the brand