Associate Designer, Handbags

Tory Burch•New York, NY

About The Position

Tory Burch is an American luxury lifestyle brand, founded in 2004, known for its casual elegance, effortless silhouettes, innovative materials, eclectic color juxtapositions, and the tension of past and present. The brand offers ready-to-wear, handbags, footwear, accessories, jewelry, home, and beauty collections. Empowering women is a core principle, reflected in the company culture and the work of the Tory Burch Foundation, which provides women entrepreneurs with access to capital, education, and community. The company fosters a work environment that encourages dreaming, exploring, discovering, and collaboration. Joining #TeamTory means becoming part of a global, purpose-led company on a growth journey with an inclusive culture and competitive compensation. The company prioritizes employee well-being, offering generous benefits for mental and physical health, financial security, and overall wellness. Employees also receive a generous discount, access to sample sales, and professional development opportunities like free executive coaching. The company also supports giving back through the Tory Burch Foundation and paid volunteer days. This specific role, Associate Designer, Handbags, supports the Accessories design team across multiple handbag families, working closely with Design leadership from concept through design finalization. It requires a highly organized, detail-oriented designer with strong visual and technical skills who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate should possess a thoughtful design sensibility, a strong understanding of the Tory Burch brand aesthetic, and prior experience in handbag design aligned with the brand's point of view. The Design team is described as wildly creative, working together to bring Tory Burch’s unique vision to life, focusing on exciting customers with beautiful, timeless, and exquisitely crafted pieces, collaborating with world-class suppliers and artisans.

Requirements

2+ years of experience in handbag industry, luxury experience a plus
Bachelor’s degree in fashion design or equivalent work experience
High proficiency in Adobe illustrator and photoshop
Strong illustrator skills, sketching, CAD’ing and spec’ing experience
Must be able to build detailed and organized technical package “Tech pack”
Passionate about design and willing to learn and take on new challenges
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Adaptability in a fast-paced environment, ability to work on multiple product seasons at one time
Must provide digital portfolio of work

Nice To Haves

luxury experience

Responsibilities

Work under the direction of the Sr. Designer and Design leadership to support the creation of elevated handbag designs; take clear direction and manage tasks to meet established timelines.
Assist with the development and maintenance of seasonal design boards, concepts, and visual narratives.
Produce sketches by hand and in Adobe Illustrator; create color CADs and clear visual assets to communicate design intent.
Create accurate and well-organized tech packs in collaboration with Design leadership, ensuring sketches and construction details are thorough and aligned with creative direction.
Support PLM data entry and upkeep, ensuring design information is current, organized, and easily accessible.
Prepare and manage samples and protos for internal reviews and line presentations.
Track design updates and revisions, ensuring alignment across sketches, CADs, and tech packs.
Compile trend, runway, and competitive research, translating insights into brand‑right design ideas that align with the Tory Burch aesthetic.
Maintain organized files and seasonal archives to support an efficient and consistent design workflow.