What are the responsibilities and job description for the Designer, Handbags - Sam Edelman CLT position at Sam Edelman?
Since 2004, Sam Edelman has been synonymous with aspirational luxury. Inspired by timeless American elegance, Sam Edelman’s innate understanding of the customer translates conceptually into a modern lifestyle informed by rich heritage, creativity, and innovation. Sam Edelman is a complete lifestyle brand with flagship stores in premier locations around the US.
What We Do – Accountabilities
Caleres is an Equal Opportunity Employer by choice. We believe our company should be as diverse as the consumers we serve. We seek and engage talented individuals from all backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, lifestyles, and belief systems.
Caleres and Sam Edelman are invested in our Associates. We regularly review our pay matrices and update appropriately based on need. Starting pay is determined by several factors, including relevant skills, qualifications, and experience. The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Please visit yourcaleres.com to review all associated benefits.
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What We Do – Accountabilities
- Lead the creative development for the international Sam Edelman handbag category.
- Present and deliver brand-right handbag designs that tie back to the overall seasonal footwear and trend concepts.
- Present designs, materials and trend boards to external partners as well as key cross-functional internal partners.
- Actively participate in both footwear and handbag design reviews with the Design Team and Product Development team.
- Select and review raw materials and trims; ensure maintenance of material/trim library.
- Liaise with brand merchandising team, licensing team as well as key partner in China.
- Create detailed sketches and technical drawings (using illustrator as needed) to produce tech packs for Asia manufacturing partners.
- Execute detailing and spec entry for each seasonal collection.
- Ideal candidate works under minimal supervision, exercising a moderate degree of scope/decision-making.
- Minimum of 5 years in leather handbag design, ideally within the luxury segment.
- Proficient understanding of international consumer preferences and product knowledge, with emphasis on handbags and accessories – Asia Pacific a plus.
- Intact knowledge and experience in technical handbag design
- High proficiency in Adobe suite, including InDesign and illustrator.
- Ability to listen, be empathetic, and work professionally with diverse business partners.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Fluency in Mandarin a plus.
Caleres is an Equal Opportunity Employer by choice. We believe our company should be as diverse as the consumers we serve. We seek and engage talented individuals from all backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, lifestyles, and belief systems.
Caleres and Sam Edelman are invested in our Associates. We regularly review our pay matrices and update appropriately based on need. Starting pay is determined by several factors, including relevant skills, qualifications, and experience. The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Please visit yourcaleres.com to review all associated benefits.
Fraudulent Recruiting Disclaimer: Please beware of fraudulent recruiting. Legitimate Caleres, contacts will use @caleres.com email address. We do not request money, checks, equipment orders, or sensitive personal data during the recruitment process. If you have been asked for any of the above, or believe you have been contacted by someone posing as a Caleres employee, please refer to our fraudulent recruiting statement found here: https://www.caleres.com/careers/be-aware-of-recruiting-fraud
Salary : $82,330 - $102,000