Leather Goods Designer (Mainline) - Temp

Duration: Maternity leave coverage beginning June Pay: $43/hr Location: NYC – Hybrid (Tuesday–Thursday onsite; Monday & Friday remote, with occasional additional onsite days during key deadlines) Job Description Our client, a globally recognized luxury fashion brand known for its iconic accessories and strong presence within a major fashion group, is seeking a Temp Leather Goods Designer (Mainline) to support their design team during a maternity leave coverage. This role will focus on the brand’s core handbag and small leather goods collections, working closely with cross-functional teams to bring seasonal concepts to life from initial idea through final product. Position Overview The Designer will play a key role in supporting the creative development of leather goods and SLGs, contributing to seasonal design direction while ensuring strong execution and organization throughout the process. This is a highly collaborative, hands-on role ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced, creative environment and has strong technical design skills. Key Responsibilities • Conduct trend, market, and material research to inform seasonal design direction • Design and sketch new handbag and small leather goods concepts aligned with brand vision • Create detailed CADs and technical specification packages, clearly communicating design intent, materials, and construction • Support development of mood boards, presentations, and seasonal design reviews • Partner cross-functionally with Merchandising, Product Development, Tech Design, Hardware, and Print teams to bring products from concept to production • Maintain organization across multiple projects, ensuring timelines and deliverables are met Qualifications • 4+ years of experience in leather goods or accessories design • Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Accessories Design, or related field • Strong proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Excel • Strong sketching ability and eye for color, materials, and trends • Experience creating CADs and technical design packages • Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment • Strong communication skills and collaborative mindset