Associate Designer, Women's Handbags

Michael Kors

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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! An Associate level, prolific Designer with focused knowledge and experience in Women’s Handbag design. You are an energetic and collaborative individual with a strong sense of trend awareness and industry knowledge. You are detail oriented and thrive in a rapidly changing environment.

Requirements

• 3-5 years design experience within accessories.
• Strong design and conceptual skills for Handbags.
• Ability to create full scale technical specs utilizing CAD.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Experience communicating development with factories.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to hand sketch designs and sketch on Adobe Illustrator.
• Excellent sense of style and color.
• Strong knowledge of handbag construction in both leather and alternative non-leather materials.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills.
• Design school training such as accessories /industrial/product design.

Responsibilities

• Aid in the design and development of the Women’s Mainline Handbag collection through market research, trend analysis, sketching designs, coloring CADS and building comprehensive full scale specs.
• Assist in executing design concepts and managing day-to-day tasks.
• Understand the Michael Kors aesthetic and translate it into brand relevant product.
• Research competitors and luxury market brands, partake in design inspiration shopping trips and store visits.
• Follow up with overseas factories on a daily basis regarding tech packs, style updates, and new developments.
• Communicate updates and changes to cross functional teams (Production, Merchandising, Materials) as needed.
• Develop full-scale technical drawings and comprehensive specification sheets under senior’s approval.
• Proactively monitor project milestones and provide regular updates to the manager to support efficient workflow.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees