Design Apprentice - Leathergoods (Women's Bags)

Tapestry•New York, NY

68d•$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. 2026 Tapestry Apprenticeship Program Overview: Tapestry 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. Primary Purpose: As the Design Apprentice, you will contribute to the collaborative design process for the handbag and SLG category, partnering closely with the entire team from concept through development. By utilizing your artistic talent, organizational skills, CAD & graphic abilities, you will design and develop silhouettes and platforms for the leathergoods department.

Requirements

Must be highly skilled in Illustrator and Photoshop.
Must be organized with the ability to handle multiple priorities at once.
Must be flexible with the ability to self-manage.
Must have strong communication skills.
Must be a collaborative, team player with great initiative.

Nice To Haves

1+ years related work/internship experience in design; an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
Demonstrated proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
Strong hand sketching ability
Experience animating silhouettes through color-blocking, applique, etc.
Strong color sense
Fashion/luxury brand experience, a plus

Responsibilities

Produce and edit computer generated sketches (silhouettes and animations).
Partner with Design team to execute seasonal design concepts.
Work with teams to coordinate seasonal concepts, materials, and hardware.
Liaise with cross-functional partners in the product development process.
Assist in spec drawings.
Organize presentation boards and assist in the preparation of meetings.
Responsible for timeline adherence; ensure all Design Cards are completed accurately throughout the process, including all changes then delivered to Tech Design in a timely manner; ensure all prototypes are available for product presentation.
Participate in research and development of seasonal trends.