Company Description:
Shelar is a design-led start-up with a mission to build an Indian take on the accessible luxury handbags space. Our goal is to create designs inspired by Indian elements which are perfectly functional and become a part of the customer's everyday life.
Role Description:
This is a project-based, on-site role based in Mumbai for a Leather Handbags Design and Research professional.
Key responsibilities
- Research market trends, consumer preferences, and emerging materials to inform new handbag concepts
- Develop design concepts, sketch and detail handbags
- Collaborate with production teams to refine prototypes
- Ensure designs align with brand identity and quality standards
- Conduct user-focused studies, gather insights on usability and carrying comfort, and translate findings into improved design features
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to iterate on designs and document specifications
- Support the launch of new handbag collections
Qualifications:
- Proficiency in handbag design, including sketching,
material selection (especially leather), and detailing hardware and construction
- Robust foundation in Design Thinking to structure handbag offerings and create cohesive product experiences
- Understanding of fashion and accessories trends, with the ability to translate insights into commercially viable designs
- Experience collaborating with manufacturing or artisans, including basic knowledge of leather cutting, stitching, and finishing processes
- Strong visual communication skills and familiarity with design tools (e.g., Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, or similar software)
- Ability to work on-site in Mumbai, manage multiple projects, and communicate clearly with cross-functional teams
- Relevant degree or diploma in Industrial Design, Fashion Design, Product Design, or a related discipline is preferred
- Additional Notes
- Immediate joiners preferred, ideally by 1st September
- Freshers are encouraged to apply
📌 Leather Handbags Design and Research (Mumbai)
🏢 Shelar
📍 Mumbai