Design Apprentice - Craftsperson 1

Tapestry•North Bergen, NJ

34d•$26 - $26•Hybrid

About The Position

We believe that difference sparks brilliance, so we welcome people and ideas from everywhere to join us in stretching what’s possible. At Tapestry, being true to yourself is core to who we are. When each of us brings our individuality to our collective ambition, our creativity is unleashed. This global house of brands – Coach and Kate Spade New York– was built by unconventional entrepreneurs and unexpected solutions, so when we say we believe in dreams, we mean we believe in making them happen. We’re always on a journey to becoming our best, but you can count on this: Here, your voice is valued, your ambitions are supported, and your work is recognized. A member of the Tapestry family, we are part of a global house of brands that has unwavering optimism and is committed to being innovative and wholly inclusive. Visit Our People page to learn more about Tapestry's commitment to equity, inclusion, and diversity. Our 12-month Design Apprentice Program will give recent graduates or early career individuals the opportunity to collaborate with our talented design teams to learn all aspects of the design process. We offer training and learning sessions to give exposure to leaders and provide a big picture understanding to our business. The design apprentices also have the opportunity to present a final project to design leaders across all of the brands. The primary role of the Craftsperson is to support the Repair and Workshop Department in all aspects relating to the repair of product that comes through the work floor.

Requirements

Repair
Refurbish
Upcrafting
Recycling / Remaking
ALL APPLICATION MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH A PORTFOLOIO (AS EITHER A PDF OR WEBSITE)

Responsibilities

Upcraft Product (predominately leather handbags, Small leather goods and some knowledge of footwear and outerwear)
Sew; Stitch jointing
Edge painting (touch-ups product and edge paint new product)
Reinforcing, stitch or finish by hand and sewing machine
Repair, restore and upcraft items made from leather
Handcrafting skills
Leather cutting skills
Hardware removal and or application; Remove hardware, finishes, binding, zippers
Machine operating (e.g: skiving, splitting, folding, sewing, foot press, clicker etc..)
Receive/unbox and properly stage repairs from direct mail, Retail stores and Department stores.
Evaluate and sort product into different categories as defined by Repairs Department guidelines.
Evaluate and properly sort product into the correct repair batches.
Enter all batches data into the system timely and accurately.
Stage batched repairs accurately for the next step in the process.
Pack/ship products as needed back to customer for non-repairable or as required by management.
Support raw materials inventory as needed