Assistant Designer, SLG

Michael Kors

2d•$66,000 - $66,000•Onsite

About The Position

Michael Kors is always interested in hearing from talented, globally-minded individuals with a passion for fashion. If you enjoy working in a creative, fast-paced environment, then we would love to hear from you! — Who You Are: As the Assistant Designer for SLGs of Women’s Accessories for Mainline and Outlet, you have a strong background in Small Leather Goods design. You are detail oriented, organized, have strong technical skills and the ability to multitask and manage competing calendar deadlines. You are collaborative, a strong communicator, results driven and thrive in a rapidly changing environment. What You’ll Do: Understand the Michael Kors aesthetic and translate it into the product. Oversee seasonal conceptualization and creation of design concepts for Small Leather Goods for several channels: Mainline and Outlet Ensure the product is appropriate for each channel (design, cost, function) and does not compete with similar product in another channel Partner with HB Design to make sure SLGs tie back and follow for overall direction and details Responsible for entire product design process including market research, mood board creation, designing, sketching, specing and function. Oversee product from concept right up to production and communicate any changes to the appropriate cross-functional partners Maintain a library of SLG specific seasonal product offerings, master specs, and design standards Collaborate with Merchandising and Technical Design to finalize the line each season Responsible for researching global markets to identify new trends, materials, novelty techniques, etc. Ensure that product is consistent with market trends as well as business strategy; interpret international/domestic concepts and fashion trends as it relates to market demands, company image and business strategy.

Requirements

1-2 years of design experience within Small Leather Goods or Handbags
Ability to work in the NYC office
Strong Technical Skills including Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
Skills to multitask and manage competing calendar deadlines
The ability to set a creative tone and to inspire ideas/new concepts
Experience communicating the development with factories

Nice To Haves

Excellent sense of style and color
Excellent organizational, time management, communication, and presentation skills

Responsibilities

Understand the Michael Kors aesthetic and translate it into the product.
Oversee seasonal conceptualization and creation of design concepts for Small Leather Goods for several channels: Mainline and Outlet
Ensure the product is appropriate for each channel (design, cost, function) and does not compete with similar product in another channel
Partner with HB Design to make sure SLGs tie back and follow for overall direction and details
Responsible for entire product design process including market research, mood board creation, designing, sketching, specing and function.
Oversee product from concept right up to production and communicate any changes to the appropriate cross-functional partners
Maintain a library of SLG specific seasonal product offerings, master specs, and design standards
Collaborate with Merchandising and Technical Design to finalize the line each season
Responsible for researching global markets to identify new trends, materials, novelty techniques, etc.
Ensure that product is consistent with market trends as well as business strategy; interpret international/domestic concepts and fashion trends as it relates to market demands, company image and business strategy.