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Bleebo

Product Designer

San Francisco, CA

T he UI / UX Designer is responsible for UI/UX design of application development projects for ... paper bag with a pencil J. Advocate for the needs of end-users throughout the product design ...

Charter Medical

Tooling Engineer

Winston Salem, NC

Plans, designs, and executes custom tooling projects using AutoDesk Fusion 360 and CNC equipment with the goal of executing custom bag designs in a timely manner * Leads tooling projects to improve ...

Solesis

Tooling Engineer

Winston Salem, NC · On-site

Plans, designs, and executes custom tooling projects using AutoDesk Fusion 360 and CNC equipment with the goal of executing custom bag designs in a timely manner * Leads tooling projects to improve ...

Charter Medical

Tooling Engineer

Winston Salem, NC · On-site

Plans, designs, and executes custom tooling projects using AutoDesk Fusion 360 and CNC equipment with the goal of executing custom bag designs in a timely manner * Leads tooling projects to improve ...

Jcrew

Associate Designer - Madewell Handbags

New York, NY · Hybrid

$64K - $79K/yr

... bag-if it's Madewell, it's made well. Our dedication to Diversity, Equity, Belonging ... Role + Purpose The Handbags Associate Designer will support the Sr. Designer in developing seasonal ...

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How much do bag designer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for bag designer in the United States is $65,444.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $42,500.00 and $85,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a bag designer do?

A bag designer is a professional who creates the concepts, designs, and prototypes for various types of bags, such as handbags, backpacks, totes, and luggage. They combine artistic skills with knowledge of materials, trends, and manufacturing processes to develop bags that are both functional and stylish. Bag designers may work for fashion brands, accessory companies, or as independent freelancers, and their responsibilities often include sketching designs, selecting fabrics and hardware, and collaborating with manufacturers to bring their creations to life.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a bag designer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Bag Designer, you need strong skills in fashion design, pattern making, material selection, and often a degree in fashion design or a related field. Proficiency with design software like Adobe Illustrator, CAD tools, and knowledge of manufacturing processes are typically required. Creativity, attention to detail, and effective communication are essential soft skills for collaborating with teams and understanding market trends. These skills and qualities are crucial for creating innovative, functional, and marketable bag designs in a competitive industry.

What are some typical challenges a bag designer faces when bringing a new collection from concept to production?

One of the main challenges Bag Designers encounter is balancing creative vision with practical constraints like material costs, manufacturing capabilities, and market trends. Collaborating closely with manufacturers, pattern makers, and merchandisers is essential to ensure that designs are both aesthetically appealing and feasible for mass production. Additionally, meeting tight deadlines for seasonal launches and adapting to rapid feedback from buyers or retailers can be demanding, requiring strong organizational and communication skills. Successful Bag Designers continuously refine their designs based on prototype testing and consumer feedback to ensure the final products meet brand standards and customer expectations.

What is the difference between Bag Designer vs Accessory Designer?

AspectBag DesignerAccessory Designer
CredentialsFashion or product design degree, portfolioFashion or product design degree, portfolio
Work EnvironmentDesign studios, manufacturing facilitiesDesign studios, retail brands
Industry UsageLuxury brands, fashion houses, accessory companiesJewelry, handbags, footwear, fashion brands
Search & ComparisonOften compared for fashion accessory rolesBroader accessory design roles

Bag Designers focus specifically on creating and developing handbags and related products, emphasizing materials, functionality, and aesthetics. Accessory Designers have a broader scope, designing various fashion accessories including bags, jewelry, and footwear. While both roles require similar credentials and work environments, Bag Designers specialize in bags, whereas Accessory Designers work across multiple accessory categories.

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Infographic showing various Bag Designer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 50% Full Time, 49% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $65,444 per year, or $31.5 per hour.

Accessories Designer - Mens Wardrobe

Stefanini

Manhattan, NY • On-site

Other

Posted 7 days ago

Job description


Stefanini Group is hiring!
Stefanini is looking for an Accessories Designer - Men's Wardrobe in New York, NY
For quick apply, please reach out to Johvie Cuan
Call: +1 / Email:
Open for W2 candidates only!
Work LocationOnsite: 205 W 39th Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10018
Responsibilities
The Associate Designer will support the Men's Accessories Design team during all stages of the design process across the following categories: Men's bags, small leather goods, belts, trims, hardware and ad hoc soft accessories projects.
Key Components of the roleResearch and Trend Analysis: Collaborate with Design Director to conduct current market and vintage research via in-store shopping, periodicals and online resourcesMood Boards & Presentation Prep: Collaborate with Design Director to create mood and presentation boards for milestone meetings. Partner with Design Director and Designer II to help set up visual merchandising protop displays for CFT proto round and CPV milestone mtgs.Ideate: Work with design team to create hand sketches, illustrations, and technical drawings for men's accessories.Color Cads: Partner with the design team to support and facilitate the creation of color cads for all full price Bags, SLGs and BeltsTech Packs Full Price Bags: Work with the Design Director to facilitate the creation of technical drawings with detailed specifications including hardware and trims for Full Price and Outlet men's global bags collectionTech Pack SLGs: Work with the design director and designer II to drive and own the technical drawings and specifications for SLGs and Charms for Men's Global AccessoriesCentric/PLM: Partner with Tech Designer to Manage and facilitate the Centric/PLM data input and uploading for all Men's Bag, SLGs, Belts, full price and Outlet for the full product lifestyle (proto, CPV, SMS, Bulk)Correction Specs: Partner with Design to help create and manage the corrections specs for Men's Bags, SLGs and Belts full price and Outlet. Clearly communicate technical construction details and design intent through technical specs, photos and correction pages.CFT Collaboration and Proto Solutions: Partner Design Director help facilitate and drive the design revisions and problem-solving tasks necessary to navigate change requests as a result of regional feedback or leadership feedback during Proto 1 and CPV milestones.Prana: Partner with Studio managers, Tech Design, Merchandising, PD, Design and Photo Studio to facilitate the creation and/or uploading of images for PranaVisual Change Document: Work with the Tech Design and Merch teams to create the visual change document outlining all visual changes related to the SMS samples in preparation for the Full price Global Market LaunchPD Communication: Support design and maintain daily communication with our PD partners in New York and Asia to resolve technical issues and make sure corrections are clearly communicated.Workroom and Organization: Keep sample closets, material storage and presentations spaces organized and orderly fabrication.
Qualifications Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent in Accessories Design2-5 years of Accessories Design or related experienceAesthetically keen eye for color, material and innovative details.Exquisite sensibility to men's fashion and modern-day wardrobe.Acute attention to detail throughout the design process.Excellent note-taking ability and verbal communication skills.Strong interpersonal skills and open-minded attitude.A sense of urgency in a fast-paced environment.Must have strong technical bag construction knowledge and capable to communicate design comments/corrections.Strong computer skills required. Proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, Excel, PLM and other related software.Strong hand sketching ability is preferred. Knowledge of Rhino 3D and/or Solid Works is a plus.Strong mock-up and hand craft ability is a plus.
Listed salary ranges may vary based on experience, qualifications, and local market.
Stefanini takes pride in hiring top talent and developing relationships with our future employees. Our talent acquisition teams will never make an offer of employment without having a phone conversation with you. Those face-to-face conversations will involve a description of the job for which you have applied. We also speak with you about the process including interviews and job offers.
About Stefanini Group
The Stefanini Group is a global provider of offshore, onshore, and nearshore outsourcing, IT digital consulting, systems integration, application, and strategic staffing services to Fortune 1000 enterprises around the world. Our presence is in countries like the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Asia, and more than four hundred clients across a broad spectrum of markets, including financial services, manufacturing, telecommunications, chemical services, technology, public sector, and utilities. Stefanini is a CMM level 5, IT consulting company with a global presence. We are a CMM Level 5 company.
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