Polène
leather goods
FreelanceLeathergoodsDesigner
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“Freelance Leathergoods Designer at Polène. Skills: Handbag design, Leather goods construction techniques, Leather materials, Adobe Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign). Conduct iconographic research and build moodboards from creative briefs. Translate concepts into sketches, technical drawings, Photoshop simulations, and handcrafted mock-ups”
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5 to 10 years of experience in handbag design, Expertise in leather goods construction techniques, Expertise in leather materials, Expertise in the engineering of metal components, Proficient in Adobe Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign), Skilled in hand drawing, Capable of building mock-ups using salpa and/or microfiber, Autonomous, Detail-oriented, Well-organized, Able to prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment, Excellent interpersonal skills
Nice to Have
Experience in a growing leathergoods and jewelry brand
What You'll Do.
Conduct iconographic research and build moodboards from creative briefs
Translate concepts into sketches
Photoshop simulations
and handcrafted mock-ups
Create physical prototypes at various stages of development
Draft technical specification sheets
Prepare correction sheets to guide the development and refinement of prototypes
Closely monitor project progress in coordination with the Collection and Sourcing teams
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with a team of around twelve people responsible for the creation and development of Polène’s leather goods and jewelry collections; Take part in bi-monthly design meetings with the CEO and relevant teams to present project updates; Bring your design and materials expertise to the table to enrich the creative conversation; Enjoy working collaboratively; Contribute to a dynamic, collective design process
Full Job Description
Founded in 2016, Polène is a French leather goods house distinguished by its dedication to exceptional craftsmanship, creating timeless pieces with organic designs inspired directly by nature. In a context of strong growth and international expansion, we are structuring our operations in 2026 and surrounding ourselves with top talent to develop refined expertise across all areas of the organization. Our resolutely artistic positioning supports the elevation of our handbags and jewelry collections, powered by the work of 1000 artisans in our Spanish workshops in Ubrique. The Polène story can be written with you. Within the Design team As part of our Studio’s Design division, you will collaborate with a team of around twelve people responsible for the creation and development of Polène’s leather goods and jewelry collections. Your missions will include : 1/ Creative concepts and collection development - Conduct iconographic research and build moodboards from creative briefs to inspire the creation of new models or enrich existing lines. - Translate concepts into sketches, technical drawings (Illustrator), Photoshop simulations, and handcrafted mock-ups. - Create physical prototypes at various stages of development to test proportions, volumes, and detailing. 2/ Technical follow-up with our ateliers - Draft technical specification sheets for our in-house or external manufacturing partners (France, Spain, English-speaking countries). - Prepare correction sheets to guide the development and refinement of prototypes. - Closely monitor project progress in coordination with the Collection and Sourcing teams. 3/ Contribution to the collective creative process - Take part in bi-monthly design meetings with the CEO and relevant teams to present project updates. - Bring your design and materials expertise to the table to enrich the creative conversation and evolve the identity of Polène’s collections. - Stay consistently up to date on industry trends, artisanal techniques, and
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