Senior Bag Designer

Responsibilities

Job Overview

We are looking for people who are enthusiastic about designing appealing, inventive, and functional bags!! As a Senior Bag Designer, you will be a vital component of our product design team, focused on developing and designing creative and functional bags such as backpacks and waist bags. You will be collaborating with the design team, sample makers, and other departments to create high-quality goods that satisfy the needs and expectations of our clients. If you have a passion for defining trends through your design work and wish to be part of a dynamic team, this is the place you have been searching for!

Job Role

• Design Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of product designers and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including merchandising, marketing, and production, to align product designs with brand objectives.
• Market Research: Stay informed about bag trends, consumer preferences, and industry developments. Conduct market research to identify opportunities and insights for product design.
• Conceptualization: Generate innovative and creative product concepts that resonate with the target audience and align with the brand's identity.
• Design Development: Oversee the entire product design process, from sketching and concept development to creating detailed technical drawings and specifications.
• Material and Fabric Selection: Collaborate with the sourcing team to choose appropriate materials and fabrics that align with design concepts and quality standards.
• Prototype and Sample Review: Review and provide feedback on product prototypes and samples to ensure they meet design specifications, fit, and quality standards.
• Collaboration: Work closely with pattern makers, garment technicians, and production teams to translate designs into final products efficiently.
• Trend Forecasting: Anticipate and forecast fashion trends to ensure that products remain relevant and appealing to consumers.
• Quality Assurance: Establish and maintain quality control processes to ensure that final products meet design specifications, fit well, and maintain the desired aesthetic.
• Budget Management: Collaborate with the merchandising team to manage product development budgets effectively.
• Technology Integration: Stay updated on fashion design software and tools to enhance design processes and communication.
• Brand Consistency: Ensure that all product designs maintain Torch's brand consistency and contribute to a cohesive brand image.
  
  

Requirements

Job Qualification:

• A bachelor's degree or equivalent in Product Design or a related discipline from a reputable university is required.
• At least 3 years of expertise designing bags (REQUIRED).
• Proficient in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, and so on).
• Solid knowledge of design principles, colours, forms, and composition.
• Skilled hand sketches, knowledge of bag materials.
• High levels of creativity and the ability to think beyond the box.
• High levels of initiative and the ability to propose numerous concepts/ideas.
• Strong analytical, leadership, and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for explaining and defending design concepts.
• Being able to collaborate across disciplines and work in varied teams.
• Negotiation skills.