Experienced Handbag Designer
TEXMODEL LIMITED
Experienced Handbag Designer
Full-time | Office-based | Clerkenwell, London | Salary dependent on experience
We are looking for an experienced Handbag Designer to join our team, designing and developing commercial handbag collections for major UK and European high-street retailers. Based in our Clerkenwell, London office, this is a fast-paced, hands-on and client-facing role, working directly with retail buyers and factories across China and Asia.
You will be involved throughout the design and development process, from trend research and buyer briefs through to CAD development, sampling and final product. The role involves regular international travel, including client meetings in Europe and travel to China and the Far East for sourcing and product development.
The Role
Research key handbag, accessories, colour and material trends
Design commercial, trend-led ranges tailored to individual retailers
Work directly with buyers, interpreting briefs and responding quickly to feedback
Create strong, accurate CA Ds and range presentations
Present new ranges and product ideas directly to buyers
Develop new shapes, constructions, materials, hardware and detailing
Work closely with factories and development teams across China and Asia
Produce clear specifications and review samples throughout development
Design with target prices, margins and manufacturing capabilities in mind
Manage multiple customer accounts and developments simultaneously
Monitor competitor activity and emerging market trends
Travel within Europe and to the Far East for client meetings, sourcing and product development
About You
We are looking for an experienced handbag designer, ideally with a background working for a supplier or high-street retailer. You will have:Proven experience designing handbags for the high-street market
Excellent Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop skills
Fast, confident and accurate CAD skills
Strong trend, colour and commercial awarenessA good technical understanding of handbag construction, materials and