Assistant Designer, Outlet

kate spade new york•New York, NY

1d•$30 - $30

About The Position

Since its launch in 1993 with a collection of six essential handbags, Kate Spade New York has always been colorful, bold, and optimistic. Today, it is a global lifestyle brand that designs extraordinary things for the everyday, delivering seasonal collections of handbags, ready-to-wear, jewelry, footwear, home décor, and more. Known for its rich heritage and unique brand DNA, Kate Spade New York offers a distinctive point of view and celebrates communities of women around the globe who live their perfectly imperfect lifestyles. Kate Spade New York is part of the Tapestry portfolio – a global house of brands committed to stretching what’s possible. A member of the Tapestry family, we are part of a global house of brands that has unwavering optimism and is committed to being innovative and wholly inclusive. Visit Our People page to learn more about Tapestry's commitment to equity, inclusion, and diversity. Job Title: Assistant Designer, Outlet Leathergoods Primary Purpose: As the Assistant Designer, you will assist in the creative development of handbags and SLG’s under the guidance of the Senior Design Director, from initial concept through to final product execution. This role plays a key part in ensuring the seasonal vision is translated into compelling product, while also maintaining organization and momentum across the design and development process.

Requirements

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

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.