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Marc Jacobs

Senior Designer, Leather Goods

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$130K/yr

Lead the design and development of handbags and small leather goods from initial concept through ... Experience managing or mentoring junior designers, including up to two direct reports. * Strong ...

Marc Jacobs

Senior Designer, Leather Goods

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$130K/yr

Lead the design and development of handbags and small leather goods from initial concept through ... Experience managing or mentoring junior designers, including up to two direct reports. * Strong ...

Patricia Nash Designs

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Merchandising for Patricia Nash handbags 4 hours monthly

Roanoke, VA · On-site

$20/hr

Company Description The quintessential embodiment of style, form and function, Patricia Nash Designs creates handbags and accessories that are made of beautiful, vegetable tanned leather from around ...

Gina Group LLC

Designer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$70K - $75K/yr

Experience designing handbags, backpacks, wallets, crossbody bags, totes, travel accessories, and small leather goods is preferred. This role manages the product development process by communicating ...

Gina Group LLC

Designer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$70K - $75K/yr

Designer / Product Development - Handbags, Backpacks & Small Leather Goods Position Summary The Designer / Product Development role is responsible for supporting the development of seasonal handbag ...

Gina Group LLC

Designer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$70K - $75K/yr

Designer / Product Development - Handbags, Backpacks & Small Leather Goods Position Summary The Designer / Product Development role is responsible for supporting the development of seasonal handbag ...

Jcrew

Associate Designer - Madewell Handbags

New York, NY · Hybrid

$64K - $79K/yr

... leather 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 ...

J.Jill

Senior Designer, Accessories

Quincy, MA · On-site

$107K - $114K/yr

The Senior Designer partners closely with the Creative Director, apparel Design Directors ... Monitor runway, retail, cultural, and consumer trends with a focus on handbags, leather goods ...

J.Jill

Sr Designer

Quincy, MA · On-site

$120K - $170K/yr

The Senior Designer partners closely with the Creative Director, apparel Design Directors ... on handbags, leather goods, footwear, and accessories. • Develop seasonal mood boards ...

alexanderwang

Designer, Accessories

New York, NY · On-site

$90K - $93K/yr

The Designer, Accessories will support the design and development of handbags, small leather goods (SLG), jewelry, and other accessories categories. This role requires a highly creative and ...

alexanderwang

Designer, Accessories

New York, NY · On-site

$90K - $93K/yr

The Designer, Accessories will support the design and development of handbags, small leather goods (SLG), jewelry, and other accessories categories. This role requires a highly creative and ...

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Senior Designer, Leather Goods

Manhattan, NY • On-site

Marc Jacobs
Apparel and Accessories Stores • 11 - 50 employees
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$130K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

OVERVIEW:
Marc Jacobs International, powered by the creative genius of Marc Jacobs, seeks a Senior designer, Leather Goods to join the Design team based in its New York City (SoHo) headquarters.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
  1. Design & Creative Development
  • Lead the design and development of handbags and small leather goods from initial concept through production.
  • Create innovative silhouettes, seasonal concepts, hardware ideas, and product animations aligned with brand direction.
  • Develop compelling inspiration boards, trend research, vintage references, and competitive market analysis.
  • Translate seasonal direction into commercially relevant products with a strong understanding of color, materials, construction, and functionality.
  • Produce detailed sketches, CADs, technical drawings, and comprehensive tech packs using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
  • Review prototypes and development samples, providing detailed comments and design revisions throughout the product development process.
  • Collaborate with Product Development and factory partners to resolve construction, engineering, and cost challenges while preserving design intent.
  1. Collaboration & Communication
  • Support the Design Director in managing the day-to-day organization of the handbag design team.
  • Help prioritize workload, balance seasonal projects, and ensure an even distribution of responsibilities across the team.
  • Supervise and mentor up to two direct reports, providing guidance, constructive feedback, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Foster a collaborative, positive, and highly creative team environment while maintaining accountability for deadlines and deliverables.
  • Monitor progress against seasonal calendars and proactively identify workflow challenges or resource needs.
  1. Product Management & Quality Assurance
  • Manage product development across four seasonal collections simultaneously while maintaining accuracy, creativity, and speed.
  • Ensure all design deliverables are completed according to seasonal milestones and critical calendar deadlines.
  • Organize seasonal line architecture, product animations, color-ups, presentation materials, and design archives.
  • Maintain Illustrator libraries, CAD files, technical packages, seasonal boards, and product documentation with exceptional attention to detail.
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Accessories Design, Industrial Design, or related field.
  • 7-10 years of handbag or leather goods design experience within a luxury or contemporary fashion brand.
  • Proven experience leading seasonal handbag collections from concept through production.
  • Experience managing or mentoring junior designers, including up to two direct reports.
  • Strong understanding of handbag construction, materials, hardware, leather, and manufacturing processes.
  • Exceptional organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities across four seasonal calendars.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, highly creative, deadline-driven environment.
  • Strong presentation, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
  • Advanced proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Microsoft Excel.
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, proactive, and able to thrive in an environment where product is continually evolving through seasonal development.

SALARY & BENEFITS/WHAT WE OFFER:
The compensation for this position ranges from$120-130k (annually). The rate of pay offered will be dependent upon candidate's relevant skills and experience. In addition, we offer our employees a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays, vacation time, sick and personal time, medical, dental and vision insurance, and 401k matching. We also offer discounts on travel, entertainment, and more through our partnership with PerkSpot. MJ employees also receive discounts on MJ products throughout the year, as well as access to discounts on other LVMH brands.
ABOUT MARC JACOBS
For nearly 40 years, Marc Jacobs has been a driving force in fashion with his philosophy: pioneering designs, an irreverent spirit, the everyday and the extraordinary. Today, the brand continues to make its Marc as rebellious, unpredictable, and original.
Our work is founded on our core brand pillars: unexpected, utilitarian, urban, unisex, and unique. NYC in design and spirit, our teams thrive off relentless authenticity, an openness to standing out, and inclusivity for all.
EEO STATEMENT
Marc Jacobs International was founded on Marc's vision of celebrating uniqueness and being Perfect as You Are. We are committed to building an equitable and inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, background, and experience - all essential to our spirit of innovation and creativity. In line with this commitment, we believe that the best candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background or may meet the qualifications in different ways. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all of the listed qualifications.
Marc Jacobs International is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

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