Assistant Designer, Outlet

Tapestry, Inc. is a global house of brands that includes Kate Spade New York, known for its vibrant and optimistic designs. The Assistant Designer will assist in the creative development of handbags and SLGs, supporting the design process from concept through production while ensuring the seasonal vision is translated into compelling products.

Responsibilities

• Participate in seasonal trend, market, and material research to support the overarching design concept
• Support the design process from conception through production
• Create and maintain detailed CADs and technical specification packages to accurately communicate design intent, construction details, and material usage to our factories and PD partners
• Support the preparation of design presentations, mood boards, and visual tools for key milestone meetings
• Organize and maintain design samples, panels, trials, and reference libraries in a clean, efficient, and systematic manner
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners in Merchandising, PD, Hardware Design, Tech Design, and Print Design teams to support the design process from concept through to final production

Skills

• Bachelors degree in a related field; an equivalent combination of education and work experience will be considered
• Minimum 1+ years experience
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Microsoft Excel
• Hand sketching ability
• Knowledge of raw materials, as well as construction techniques
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Flexible, self-motivated, and eager to learn
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, creative environment with evolving priorities

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401 (K)
• Paid Paternity and Maternity leave
• Commuter Benefits
• Disability insurance
• Tuition assistance

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