Associate Handbag Designer at DNAM Brands (Beverly Hills, CA)

DNAM Brands· Beverly Hills, CA·2d ago

Role details

Work type

Onsite

Employment

Full-Time

Level

Entry level

Job description

DNAM Brands is a family-owned and operated company that owns and licenses a portfolio of globally recognized fashion and lifestyle brands, including Von Dutch, Ed Hardy, Valentino Orlandi, Allbirds, Badgley Mischka, and more. We’re growing quickly and are looking for someone who wants the chance to grow with us. This role is ideal for someone early in their design career who thrives in a fast-paced, fashion forward environment and wants hands-on exposure to the full product lifecycle - from concept to final sample.

Responsibilities

Support the accessories design team with daily design and development tasks
Assist in creating tech packs, sketches, and colorways for accessory styles
Update CADS on Adobe Illustrator to create linesheets on MIRO and Figma
Coordinate samples, track revisions, and maintain development timelines
Research trends, materials, and competitive products
Organize design files, line sheets, and sample libraries
Updated production POs and manage costing from vendors

Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or a related field 1–2 years of experience or relevant internship in accessories or fashion design Demonstrated passion for handbags and accessories design with strong knowledge of materials, hardware, and construction. Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop You must be based in or willing to commute to our office to be considered for this position.

Why work at DNAM Brands

Culture: Family-owned and operated environment emphasizing collaboration, high-touch service, and cross-functional teamwork. Job postings highlight partnership with executive leadership and cross-departmental alignment.
Work Policy: Not explicitly stated, but roles in Beverly Hills and New York suggest a hybrid/in-office expectation. Travel required for sales roles (1 week/month to NYC).
Perks & Engineering Culture: Exposure to multiple globally recognized fashion brands; opportunity to work across the entire fashion supply chain from design to logistics. Emphasis on innovation, quality, and growth.

About DNAM Brands

Company Overview

One-liner: DNAM Brands is a global fashion group specializing in end-to-end manufacturing, brand licensing, e-commerce, and distribution for a portfolio of premium apparel and accessories.
Entity Type: Private (family-owned)
Headquarters: Beverly Hills, California, United States
Founded: 2001
Founders: Not publicly available

Core Business

Primary industry: Retail Apparel and Fashion
Target customers: B2B (wholesale accounts, major department stores, independent retailers), B2C (direct-to-consumer e-commerce), and brand licensing partners
Mission: To combine global reach with boutique-level service, delivering elevated collections with precision and consistency across design, production, and distribution.

Products & Services

DNAM Brands offers a vertically integrated suite of services and manages a portfolio of owned and licensed brands.

Creative & Design: In-house team delivering brand identity, visual direction, and concept-to-collection development for apparel, accessories, and lifestyle products.
Sampling & Production: Global sampling and full production runs across categories, managed from prototype to final delivery.
Licensing: Strategic licensing programs that amplify brand reach while protecting commercial integrity and creative control.
Fulfillment & Logistics: Global logistics infrastructure managing inventory, warehousing, freight, and tracking for both DTC and wholesale models.
Sales & Distribution: Direct connection to a global retail network, including high-visibility department stores and independent retailers, with dedicated account management.
Brand Portfolio: Includes Clergerie Paris, Ed Hardy, Von Dutch, Valentino Orlandi, Kendall + Kylie, Badgley Mischka, Trina Turk, Gilda Paris, Natasia Swim, West Coast Blends, Forever USA, Spyzone Exchange, and J. Dawt.

Market Standing

Valuation: Not disclosed (private, family-owned)
Key Metric: Employee headcount ~7 (LinkedIn, 2026), with +44.4% year-over-year growth; LinkedIn followers ~334 with +307.3% yearly growth
Notable Partners: 15 international distributors; major department stores and independent retailers globally. Recent addition of Von Dutch brand.
Growth Signals: Expansion into new brand licensing (Von Dutch), headcount growth, increase in social following, and global office presence (Beverly Hills, Madrid, Paris, London, Dongguan, New York).

Competitive Advantages

Vertically integrated model: Owns the full supply chain from design and production to fulfillment and sales, ensuring quality control and speed to market.
Diverse brand portfolio: Manages both owned legacy brands (Ed Hardy, Von Dutch) and licensed collaborations (Kendall + Kylie, Badgley Mischka), reducing reliance on any single brand.
Global infrastructure: Offices and distribution in the U.S., Europe, and Asia enable seamless cross-border operations and rapid scaling.

Strategic Focus

Scaling wholesale and direct-to-consumer channels, particularly through the reintroduction of Von Dutch for a new generation.
Strengthening operational infrastructure (as evidenced by Director of Operations hiring) to support growth across e-commerce, wholesale, and international supply chain.
Expanding licensing partnerships and leveraging existing brand equity to enter new categories.

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