Assistant, Designer

kate spade new york•New York, NY

3d•$30 - $31

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. Primary purpose: we are looking for a creative and detail-driven jewelry designer to join our jewelry design team. You will help bring our seasonal jewelry vision to life- from initial concept to final sample- working closely with the senior design director and cross-functional partners to deliver pieces that are unmistakably Kate Spade.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Fashion Design, accessories design, jewelry design, or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
0+ years experience in jewelry design, with technical knowledge in the field
Strong proficiency in adobe illustrator, photoshop, and CAD rendering detail oriented, organized and ability to multi-task
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and build strong interpersonal relationships
A genuine love of the Kate Spade brand and an excellent sense of taste and trend awareness

Responsibilities

Support the jewelry design team through all stages of the design process, staying aligned with the seasonal design calendar.
Participate in research trends, materials, and techniques to create jewelry that feels fresh, playful, and authentically Kate Spade.
Assist in creating and maintaining detailed spec sheets and technical packages, ensuring accuracy across all development stages
Assist in preparing and present seasonal mood boards and presentation to cross functional partners
Maintain organized material libraries, component archives, and reference samples