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Senior Handbag and Accessories Designer - Women’s

Location: San Francisco, CA (Hybrid)

At Rothy’s, we know there’s a better way to do business, and it starts by putting the planet and its people first. More than 200 million single-use plastic bottles and 715,000 pounds of ocean-bound marine plastic have been transformed into our signature thread, creating wardrobe staples that look just as good as they feel.

Striving for zero waste, we combine 3D knitting technology and handcrafted assembly to create machine washable styles that don’t compromise on comfort. From classic shoes to carry-everywhere bags, we create essentials for wherever you go.

At Rothy’s, building a sustainable future is at the heart of everything we do. We pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive environment at our HQ, retail stores and wholly-owned factory, and are growing our community every day.

About the Team:

The creative minds behind our beloved products. The Product Design team is a group of brilliant shoe and bag designers with unparalleled insight into past and future brand innovations. Whether designing all-new silhouettes or imagining fresh colors and patterns for existing styles, this powerhouse team dreams up the icons Rothy’s is known for—from yesterday, today and tomorrow.

About the role:

We’re looking to add a Senior Designer, specializing in women’s handbags and accessories, to our small but mighty Product Design Team. In this role, you’ll help develop our next Rothy’s product by collaborating on what pattern or color we should offer next! You’ll work closely with our creative Product Development Teams.

What you’ll do:

• Design and assort handbag and accessories in both knit and non-knit materials from concept through production

• Create, upload, and manage technical packages (tech packs) within the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system (Centric)

• Research industry trends to inform accessory color, texture, and detail directions

• Collaborate regularly with cross-functional teams—including Leadership, Merchants, and Design—throughout the development process

• Track and maintain communication with factories for color, texture, and prototype development

• Work closely with factories to resolve technical challenges related to knitting materials

• Review prototypes and pre-production samples to ensure alignment with technical specifications

• Support in the selection of colors in new materials

• Create color and technical specifications for production

• Contribute to the development of trims and novelty accessory components

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date design files and databases

• Manage color dip approvals

• Create hardware tech packs

• Maintain material, hardware and trim libraries

• Organize and update the sample closet; recycle outdated samples.

• Complete assigned tasks within established timeframes and adhere to the brand calendar

You are:

• Collaborative with an enthusiastic mindset for learning

• An excellent communicator with a proven ability to meet deadlines

• Highly adaptable to a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment

• Extremely organized with a meticulous attention to detail

You have:

• 8 years of experience in knit color experience ideally in accessories

• Expert proficiency in coloring and developing textures for knit materials

• Demonstrated passion for accessories, color, pattern, knitwear, innovation and sustainability

• Advanced skills in Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator

• A deep understanding of textile color and material development

• A strong grasp of product development practices

• Experience creating industry-standard technical specifications

• Familiarity with PLM systems, such as Centric

Our benefits:

• Generous paid time off

• 401k matching

• Comprehensive health plans for you and your family

• Supplemental mental health benefits

• Monthly wellness reimbursement

• Employee Discount Program!

Pay range:

$98,000 - $118,960 annually/per hour

Base pay is one part of the total rewards package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work. This role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, as well as a comprehensive benefits package.

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Compensation Range: $98K - $118K