Associate Designer, Small Leather Goods

Tory Burch • New York, NY

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About The Position

The Associate Designer, Small Leather Goods (SLG's) will be responsible for working on multiple categories, including, mini bags, belts, money and tech, pieces hats etc., by collaborating with the design team and Design Director in the creative process, development and through production. The candidate must be creative, highly organized, detail-oriented and adaptable to shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment. They should be passionate about product and possess an elevated aesthetic and eye for detail to match the Tory Burch brand. The ideal candidate must have previous experience in handbag design, experience in belts and hat design is a plus.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in handbag industry, ideally at luxury retailer
• 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
• 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

• experience in belts and hat design is a plus

Responsibilities

• Work under the direction of the Design Director in creating elevated products for small leather goods categories; take direction and demonstrate awareness of timelines and process to meet established deadlines.
• Assist with the creation of seasonal design boards and keeping them updated.
• Sketch both by hand and by adobe illustrator, create tech packs and PLM entry.
• Collect, track and ensure all information is compiled and easily accessible.
• Create thorough tech packs with sketches, complete construction details, and provide mock-ups if needed.
• Create and execute color CADs using Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Prep samples and proto for review.
• Compile trend research and suggest designs in line with trends and Tory Burch brand.

Benefits

• When you join us, you’re joining a global, purpose-led company on an exciting growth journey with an amazing culture and great benefits.
• Our culture is welcoming and inclusive -- everyone is empowered to make a difference.
• We have the best team in the world and believe in paying competitively and rewarding for high performance.
• Your overall well-being is important to us; we offer generous benefits to help you take care of your mental and physical health, create financial security, and achieve wellness in all areas of your life.
• You’ll receive a generous employee discount and access to exclusive sample sales.
• We are invested in your professional growth – you’ll have access to free executive coaching on-demand.
• We believe in the importance of giving back and you’ll have many opportunities to do just that through the Tory Burch Foundation and paid volunteer days.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level