Senior Designer, Leather Goods

OVERVIEW:
Marc JacobsInternational powered bythe creative genius of Marc Jacobs seeks a Senior designer Leather Goodsto join the Design team based in itsNew 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.

• Bachelors degree in Fashion Design Accessories Design Industrial Design or related field.
• 710 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 candidates relevant skills and 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 Marcs 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 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 dont 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.