Freelance Handbag Designer
Style Works, Inc. is a New York-based handbag manufacturer and distributor working with major retailers and brands. We are seeking an experienced Freelance Handbag Designer to join the team and create trend-right, commercially viable handbag collections from concept through production. This position has the potential to become full-time for the right candidate.
Key Responsibilities
- Own and develop product assortments for key retail and brand accounts, creating tailored collections that align with customer needs, market trends, and target price points.
- Create detailed tech packs and product specifications
- Communicate with overseas factories regarding development, samples, and revisions
- Research trends, shop market, and identify new product opportunities
- Source materials, trims, and hardware
- Manage multiple projects while meeting development calendar deadlines
Qualifications
- 5–7+ years of handbag design experience
- Strong technical knowledge of handbag construction and manufacturing
- Experience creating handbag tech packs
- Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
- Strong trend awareness, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- Strong presentation and communication skills, with the ability to confidently present product lines and participate in customer meetings and line reviews.
- Experience working with overseas factories preferred
- Mandarin Chinese language skills are a plus for communicating with overseas factories.
Position Details
Job Type: Freelance (potential for full-time)
Location: Hybrid – Flexible in-office schedule (New York)
Pay: $60.00 - $75.00 per hour
Education:
Experience:
- Fashion design: 3 years (Preferred)
- Adobe Photoshop: 3 years (Preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in New York, NY 10001
