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Handbag Specialist for Patricia Nash Handbags

Tacoma, WA · On-site

$17/hr

Visit location once a week, unpack and restock product and place out on handbag floor, check on ... in every design. Patricia Nash Designs is based in Knoxville, TN, and sold in major retail ...

Hasana, Inc.

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Chicago, IL

Our Design teams are looking for interns in a number of different areas, including Jewelry, Handbag's, Men's and Women's Apparel and Accessories and Fine Stationery. Primary responsibilities include ...

Hasana, Inc.

Design Internship

New York, NY

Our Design teams are looking for interns in a number of different areas, including Jewelry, Handbag's, Men's and Women's Apparel and Accessories and Fine Stationery. Primary responsibilities include ...

Tapestry, Inc.

Sr Designer, Handbags, Outlet

New York, NY · On-site

$111K - $119K/yr

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered * 8+ years leather handbag design experience in a trend-driven, aspirational brand, * Strong portfolio ...

Tapestry, Inc.

Sr Designer, Handbags, Outlet

New York, NY

$111K - $119K/yr

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered * 8+ years leather handbag design experience in a trend-driven, aspirational brand, * Strong portfolio ...

Clare V.

Designer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$85K - $105K/yr

The Handbag Designer is responsible for supporting the design and development of handbags and small leather goods from concept through commercialization. This role partners closely with Design ...

Steve Madden

Associate Designer - Handbags

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$60K - $70K/yr

We are looking for a skilled handbag Associate Designer to work on our Steve Madden Handbag team ... Design categories include: handbags, SLGs, diaper bags and weekenders * Be responsible for own ...

Clare V

Designer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$85K - $105K/yr

The Handbag Designer is responsible for supporting the design and development of handbags and small leather goods from concept through commercialization. This role partners closely with Design ...

Clare V.

Designer

Los Angeles, CA

$85K - $105K/yr

The Handbag Designer is responsible for supporting the design and development of handbags and small leather goods from concept through commercialization. This role partners closely with Design ...

Marc Jacobs

Design Director, Accessories

Manhattan, NY · On-site

Manage and direct the accessories team to create contemporary, competitive and innovative handbag and SLG collections, in accordance with the Marc Jacobs aesthetic. * Provide design direction for new ...

Marc Jacobs

Design Director, Accessories

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$190K - $200K/yr

Manage and direct the accessories team to create contemporary, competitive and innovative handbag and SLG collections, in accordance with the Marc Jacobs aesthetic. * Provide design direction for new ...

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Handbag Specialist for Patricia Nash Handbags

Handbag Specialist for Patricia Nash Handbags

Patricia Nash Designs

Tacoma, WA • On-site

$17/hr

Part-time

Posted 21 days ago

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Job Description

Be brand merchandiser  for Handbags by supporting store team to drive sales and build brand awareness.

  • Visit location once a week, unpack and restock product and place out on handbag floor, check on markdowns, and communicate any needs of the area to management
  • Build and maintain product displays in compliance with company standards by following directives. Submit photos and recaps in a timely manner.
  • Maintain an awareness of all product information, merchandise promotions and advertising.
  • Maintain clean and organized sales floor and back stock.
  • Ability to communicate and build strong working relationships.
  • Hours may increase during Holiday season or key events
  • Minimum Qualifications:
  • Good transportation to location

• 2 years of selling and merchandising experience.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to move and handle merchandising throughout customer account locations.

• Must be able to repetitively lift, pull and push 50+ pounds, bend over, reach above head height and kneel.

• The ability to work independently with minimal supervision

• The ability to work varied hours/days as business needs dictate.

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 the world. The company was founded in 2010 by the designer Patricia Nash who was inspired by her extensive international travels. The collection pays homage to vintage craftsmanship through delicate, hand-finished detailing including hand-dying, hand-cutting, hand-sewing and a hand-embossed logo in every design. Patricia Nash Designs is based in Knoxville, TN, and sold in major retail department stores nationwide including Dillard's, Macy's, QVC, HSN, and Von Maur. Product line includes handbags, backpacks, luggage, men's leather goods, jewelry, footwear, scarves and wraps, and sunglasses.
For more information, please visit www.patricianashdesigns.com.