Technical Designer

Job Title: Technical Designer - Accessories

Location: Manhattan, NY

Work Model: Hybrid - 3 days in office

POSITION 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

rkflows to ensure all development milestones and calendar deadlines are met.

WHAT’S NEEDED

Education: Degree in Industrial Design, Accessories Design, Fashion/Apparel Design, or equivalent work experience.

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.