Design Assistant, Coach (Re)Loved

kate spade new york•North Bergen, NJ

1d•$67,000 - $70,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As the Design Assistant for Coach (Re)Loved, you will contribute to the collaborative design process, partnering with the team from concept through development. Coach (Re)Loved develops scalable, uniquely Coach programs that keep products in play through customer takeback, care, recycling, and reimagined bags. The role supports sustainable choices for bags throughout their life cycle. You will help execute monthly circular design concepts and uphold design integrity from concept through engineering and production. The position includes researching concepts and product ideas, creating designs and CADs, maintaining design decks and tools for cross-functional partners, and building tech packs for Upcrafted and Remade products. You will support timelines and production handoffs, source materials, resolve development and production questions, and organize the design area as handbags and materials arrive.

Requirements

Organized, with the ability to handle multiple priorities at once.
Flexible and able to self-manage.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including demonstrated written and verbal communication skills.
Collaborative team player with initiative.
Agile, forward-thinking, and strong problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Strong color sense.
Passion for fashion, sustainability, and circularity.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Design or a related field preferred; an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

Partner with the Design team to execute monthly circular design concepts.
Uphold design integrity throughout development, from concept through engineering and production.
Research new design concepts and product ideas.
Create, maintain, and publish design decks and tools shared with cross-functional partners.
Create designs and CADs using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
Build and maintain tech packs for Upcrafted and Remade products.
Adhere to timelines and ensure decks and CADs are completed accurately, including changes, and delivered to the workshop on time.
Partner with cross-functional teams throughout product development.
Gather leather, hardware, and other materials for designs.
Answer questions and resolve issues during handoff and production.
Organize and maintain the design area as new handbags and materials arrive.