Design Director - SoHo

As a Design Director at Marc Jacobs, you will lead the Accessories Design team in New York City, contributing innovative ideas and directing the creation of handbag collections that embody the Marc Jacobs brand. You will work closely with the Head of Design and the Leathergoods team to enhance the design strategy and ensure the development of unique and solution-oriented products.

• Collaborate with the Head of Design to enhance the design strategy with innovative ideas.
• Foster a culture of innovation and experimentation within the team.
• Develop inspirational boards to guide seasonal design aesthetics.
• Direct the accessories team in creating collections that embody the Marc Jacobs vibe.
• Provide novel print and graphic ideas in collaboration with a print designer.
• Guide and motivate the design team to develop original products.
• Mentor and develop the design team to achieve exceptional performance.
• Ensure organization and archiving of development samples.
• Sketch, spec, and detail handbags and groups.
• Review and correct development samples to maintain product knowledge.
• Communicate technical information to factories for design goals.

• Bachelor’s degree in Art, Fashion Design, or related field.
• 10+ years of design experience with demonstrated success.
• Extensive knowledge in the accessories market, specializing in bag design.
• Refined eye for color, fashion, and product with awareness of market trends.
• Strong aptitude for design execution and conceptual development.
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.