Designer, Soft Bags & Accessories (Graphic & Brand-Focused)
Location: Los Angeles, CA
We’re seeking a versatile, trend-savvy Designer to create innovative soft bags and accessories that align with established brand guidelines. You’ll blend graphic design (surface prints, patterns, color palettes,) with an understanding of bag/accessory construction, focusing on concept ideation, brand cohesion, and market relevance. Working alongside the PD brand team, you’ll ensure every design reflects the brand’s identity, storytelling, and positioning in the market.
Key Responsibilities
1. Design & Brand Adherence
- Create compelling graphics, prints, and surface designs for soft bags and accessories—balancing trend awareness with strict brand standards.
- Translate brand guidelines into innovative product visuals, ensuring consistency in color, typography, and overall aesthetic.
- Work closely with the PD brand team to uphold brand identity, effectively representing brand narratives through design elements.
2. Trend Research & Visual Strategy
- Conduct market and store visits to gather insights on competitive products, consumer preferences, and emerging styles.
- Build trend decks that highlight key findings in color, materials, and design approaches, incorporating them into new concepts.
- Present research to cross-functional teams, guiding design direction with data-driven recommendations.
3. Collaboration & Communication
- Partner with the brand product development team to refine concepts and ensure feasibility without compromising design integrity.
- Coordinate with marketing, sales, and other stakeholders to translate brand storytelling into standout visual designs.
- Maintain clear, consistent communication with team members, ensuring alignment on project goals and timelines.
4. Creative Process & Quality Control
- Produce technical drawings and accurate renderings (Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop) that serve as a blueprint for sample creation.
- Provide feedback on samples and mock-ups, focusing on aesthetic details and brand consistency
- Maintain an organized workflow, meeting deadlines and adapting quickly to new or changing briefs.
Who You Are
- 3-5 years of experience in graphic design or product design within bags, accessories, or a related fashion sector.
- Proficient in Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop; additional software like InDesign or 3D modeling tools is a plus.
- Passionate about brand identity—skilled in weaving brand guidelines into all design outputs.
- Adept at researching trends and analyzing market data, using insights to inspire fresh concepts.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to present visual ideas and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable juggling multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
- A team player who thrives on creative brainstorming and is committed to delivering high-quality design work.
- Maintain a bachelor’s degree or relevant post-secondary education in Graphic Design.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Base Pay: $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: Remote
