Junior Technical Designer - Women's Accessories

\*\*\*Only qualified Technical Designer candidates with experience in Accessories & Hardware located near Manhattan, NY, will be considered due to the position requiring an on-site presence. \*\*\*Required Education:• Degree in Industrial Design, Accessories Design, Fashion/Apparel Design, or equivalent work experience. Required Skills, Experience, & Abilities:• Experience: 0-2 years of industry experience in technical design focusing on accessories (bags, jewelry, footwear, hair accessories, hats, scarves, or socks). • 3D CAD Expertise: Preferred Proficiency in 3D modeling software (Rhino, Matrix, or similar CAD software) combined with advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop). • Technical Knowledge: Understanding of hard/soft accessory construction, patternmaking, mold/hardware development, metals/plating, plastics, textiles, and manufacturing machinery. • Systems: Preferred hands-on experience with PLM/PDM product management databases. • Soft Skills: Strong organizational skills, creative problem-solving ability, and excellent verbal and written communication skills to collaborate effectively with global supply partners. Job Overview:We are looking for an Accessories Technical Designer with an Industrial Design background (preferred but not required) to work on the technical development across a diverse range of soft and hard accessories—including Bags, Jewelry, Footwear, Hair Accessories, Socks, Scarves, and Hats.

In this role, you will collaborate with Design, Merchandising, Product Development, Sourcing, and Vendor partners to translate creative concepts into precise, production-ready technical specification packages and at times 3D CAD models. You will work with management to define construction, fit, tolerance, hardware specifications, and quality standards, ensuring brand consistency and product excellence across all accessory categories. Responsibilities: Technical Design & 3D Modeling • Preferred ability to create accurate 3D CAD models, render photorealistic concepts, and build technical turnarounds for hard accessories, jewelry, bag hardware, and trims using Rhino, Matrix, or Adobe Creative Suite. • Develop comprehensive Tech Packs (including spec sheets, bill of materials, exploded views, hardware callouts, and dimensional tolerances) • Bridge soft-goods technical design with hard-goods industrial engineering to evaluate function, ergonomics, aesthetic intent, and durability. • Cross-Functional Collaboration & Execution • Act as a collaborative partner supporting cross-functional partners in Design, Merchants, Sourcing, QA, and Raw Materials. • Partner closely with Senior Design lead, Design Director, and overseas vendors/factories to resolve construction or manufacturing challenges. • Evaluate prototype samples against design intent, fitting/review sessions, and deliver clear technical callouts via digital images, CAD updates, and detailed comments.

Quality, Standards & Workflow • Help to establish fit, sizing, material, and quality standards to ensure product performance and consistency across all categories. • Analyze wear test and quality assurance results to recommend structural, functional, and fit enhancements. • Identify potential production, costing, or manufacturing risks early in the development cycle and proactively offer innovative technical solutions. • Track seasonal workflows to ensure all development milestones and calendar deadlines are met. \*\*Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.\*\* \*\*Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.\*\*