Freelance Handbag Designer

MUST HAVE A MINIMUM OF 5-10 YEARS HANDBAG DESIGN EXPERIENCE DESIGNING A COOL, TRENDY, YOUNG, MODERN LEATHER HANDBAGS, NOT CLASSIC PRODUCT.

- MUST HAVE PERFECT KNOWLEDGE OF WRITTEN AND SPOKEN ITALIAN AND ENGLISH.

- THE PERFECT CANDIDATE WILL BE LIVING IN FLORENCE (OR VERY CLOSE) AND WILL BE WORKING AS A FREE LANCE INDIVIDUAL WITH PARTITA IVA, WORKING IN YOUR OWN SPACE, NOT AS PART OF A LARGER STUDIO WITH A TEAM.

- PLEASE SEND UPDATED PORTFOLIO WITH HANDBAG SKETCHES. PLEASE DO NOT SEND CV THAT DOES NOT CORRESPOND TO PROFILE LISTED BELOW.

- REQUIRED SKILLS:

1. STRONG SKETCH ABILITIES BY HAND AND COMPUTER
2. GOOD TECHNICAL LEATHER KNOWLEDGE
3. EXCELLENT UNDERSTANDING OF TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND MANUFACTURING OF LEATHER HANDBAGS
4. GOOD TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE OF HARDWARE DESIGN
5. ABILITY TO CREATE AND MODIFY CADS
6. ABILITY TO DO PD FOLLOW UP
7. STRONG FASHION SENSE OF COLOR AND MATERIAL AND ABILITY TO INTERPRET TRENDS
8. EXCELLENT ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS WITH ATTENTION TO DETAIL
9. MUST BE CREATIVE AND UNDERSTAND THE RAG AND BONE BRAND PHILOSOPHY AND LIFESTYLE
10. SENSITIVITY TO STRICT SCHEDULES AND FLEXIBILITY TO MAKE CHANGES WITHIN TIGHT DEADLINES
11. NEED TO BE FAST, DYNAMIC AND FULL OF ENERGY
12. MUST HAVE ADAPTABILITY AND CAPACITY TO THRIVE UNDER PRESSURE
13. EXPERIENCE WORKING WITH FACTORIES IN CHINA IS PREFERRED
14. EXCELLENT CAPABILITIES WITH PHOTOSHOP, ILLUSTRATOR (RHINOCEROS IS A PLUS)