Associate Designer, Cut Ups & Special Projects

Michael Kors

1d • 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 Associate Designer for Cut Ups & Special Projects, you have a strong background in accessories 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 Will work closely with VP in seasonal conceptualization and creation of design concepts for cut ups and special projects across several channels Ensure the product is appropriate for each channel (design, cost, function) and does not compete with similar product in another channel Partner with Handbag and SLG Design to make sure cut ups tie back and follow overall direction and details Responsible for entire product design process including market research, designing, sketching, specing and function Oversee product from concept right up to production and communicate any changes to factories. Maintain a library of cut up and special product specific seasonal product offerings, master specs, and design standards Collaborate with Merchandising and Technical Design to finalize the line each season for Cutup channel. Responsible for researching global markets to identify new trends, materials, novelty techniques, etc. You’ll Need to Have: 2-4 years of design experience within accessories design Ability to work in the NYC office Strong Technical Skills Proficiency with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop Skills to multitask and manage competing calendar deadlines Ability to set a creative tone and to inspire ideas/new concepts Ability to conceptually visualize and build a line Experience communicating the development with factories We’d Love to See: Excellent sense of style and color Excellent organizational, time management, communication, and presentation skills — The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company’s policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, military status, disability, genetic information or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. At Capri Holdings Limited, we are committed to providing a fair and accessible recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation for the interview or application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at [email protected]. In compliance with certain Pay Transparency laws, employers are required to disclose a salary range. The salary for this position will vary based on role requirements, skill set and years of experience. Compensation Range: 55,000.00 - 90,000.00 USD Michael Kors is a world-renowned, award-winning designer of luxury accessories and ready-to-wear. His namesake company, established in 1981, currently produces a range of products under Michael Kors Collection, Michael Kors, and Michael Kors Mens, including accessories, ready-to-wear, footwear, watches, jewelry, and a full line of fragrance products. Michael Kors stores are operated in the most prestigious cities in the world, including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, London, Milan, Paris, Dubai, Seoul, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Rio de Janeiro. In addition, Michael Kors operates digital flagships across North America, Europe, and Asia, offering customers a seamless omnichannel experience. At the center of it all is a designer who has created an enduring and iconic luxury lifestyle brand with a distinctive point of view and global reach. Michael Kors has a sharp focus on providing his customers with accessories and clothes that are consistently polished, chic, relaxed, and glamorous. Kors has also been the recipient of numerous industry awards and accolades within the fashion industry. The fashion designer also focuses on giving back. For more than 35 years he has been a passionate supporter of God’s Love We Deliver, a New York-based non-profit organization that cooks and delivers nutritious meals to people living with serious illnesses in and around New York City. In 2013, in a move to broaden his philanthropic efforts, Michael Kors launched “Watch Hunger Stop,” partnering with the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) to help fight world hunger. Proceeds from annual special-edition products and other targeted initiatives help provide food to children through WFP’s school meals program. To date, Michael Kors has helped WFP deliver over 35 million meals (and counting) to hungry children. 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Requirements

• 2-4 years of design experience within accessories design
• Ability to work in the NYC office
• Strong Technical Skills
• Proficiency with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
• Skills to multitask and manage competing calendar deadlines
• Ability to set a creative tone and to inspire ideas/new concepts
• Ability to conceptually visualize and build a line
• 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
• Will work closely with VP in seasonal conceptualization and creation of design concepts for cut ups and special projects across several channels
• Ensure the product is appropriate for each channel (design, cost, function) and does not compete with similar product in another channel
• Partner with Handbag and SLG Design to make sure cut ups tie back and follow overall direction and details
• Responsible for entire product design process including market research, designing, sketching, specing and function
• Oversee product from concept right up to production and communicate any changes to factories.
• Maintain a library of cut up and special product specific seasonal product offerings, master specs, and design standards
• Collaborate with Merchandising and Technical Design to finalize the line each season for Cutup channel.
• Responsible for researching global markets to identify new trends, materials, novelty techniques, etc.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed