Duties and Responsibilities:
- Design and develop fashion bags and upcoming accessories (e.g., small leather goods, pouches, lifestyle accessories)
- Conduct trend, market, and competitor research to propose new product ideas and seasonal directions
- Prepare mood boards, sketches, and design concepts aligned with brand positioning
- Develop detailed tech packs, including measurements, materials, hardware, and construction details
- Work closely with suppliers and manufacturers on sampling, material sourcing, and product development
- Follow up on sample development, review prototypes, and provide feedback for improvements
- Ensure product quality, functionality, and cost efficiency are met
- Collaborate with merchandising and marketing teams to ensure designs meet customer demand and sales targets
- Support product launches, including design input for campaigns or product storytelling
- Manage timelines to ensure on-time delivery for new collections
Qualifications and Skills:
- Diploma / Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Design, Accessories Design, or related field
- 2–4 years of experience in bag design or accessories design
- Proficiency in Mandarin (spoken and written) is required to liaise with Chinese-speaking suppliers
- Strong knowledge of bag construction, materials (PU, leather, fabric), and hardware
- Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, or other relevant design tools
- Strong sense of trends, functionality, and commercial awareness
- Detail-oriented with good technical understanding of product development
- Able to communicate effectively with suppliers and internal teams
- Able to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
