Design Associate, Women's Outlet Bags

kate spade new york•New York, NY

3d•$80,000 - $85,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Coach is a global fashion house founded in New York in 1941. Inspired by the vision of Creative Director Stuart Vevers and the inclusive and courageous spirit of our hometown, we make beautiful things, crafted to last—for you to be yourself in. Coach is part of the Tapestry portfolio – a global house of brands committed to stretching what’s possible. 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. Design Associate, Women’s Outlet Bags Primary Purpose: As the Design Associate, Women’s Outlet Bags and Small Leathergoods, you will contribute to the collaborative design process for the Outlet handbags and small leathergoods category, partnering closely with the Design team and cross-functional partners from concept through commercialization. The successful individual will leverage their proficiency in Design to... Understand the Coach brand aesthetic and translate it into silhouettes and seasonal design concepts. Research current and vintage global markets to identify trends, silhouettes, product functionality, novelty techniques, hardware, materials, and detailing. Sketch product newness in Adobe Illustrator, understanding scale, construction and brand standards. Render colored illustrations (CADs) in Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator for all product seasonally. Prepare technical specs and design cards for silhouettes and platform newness under tight deadlines. Maintain file organization in shared digital libraries Prepare digital and physical sketch presentations for milestone meetings and oversee organization of the design studio and shared spaces. Partner daily with Senior Design, Technical Design, Material, Product Development and Merchandising partners both within New York and overseas. Uphold Coach design integrity Adhere to all deadlines proactively in a fast paced environment.

Requirements

Must be organized with the ability to handle multiple priorities at once.
Must be flexible with the ability to self-manage.
Must have strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Must be a collaborative, team player with great initiative.
Bachelor’s degree in Design or related field preferred
2-4 years of experience in handbag or related product design
Demonstrated proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, Microsoft Word and Excel
Hand sketching ability, including flat sketching
Strong color sense

Nice To Haves

Fashion/luxury brand experience, a plus

Responsibilities

Understand the Coach brand aesthetic and translate it into silhouettes and seasonal design concepts.
Research current and vintage global markets to identify trends, silhouettes, product functionality, novelty techniques, hardware, materials, and detailing.
Sketch product newness in Adobe Illustrator, understanding scale, construction and brand standards.
Render colored illustrations (CADs) in Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator for all product seasonally.
Prepare technical specs and design cards for silhouettes and platform newness under tight deadlines.
Maintain file organization in shared digital libraries
Prepare digital and physical sketch presentations for milestone meetings and oversee organization of the design studio and shared spaces.
Partner daily with Senior Design, Technical Design, Material, Product Development and Merchandising partners both within New York and overseas.
Uphold Coach design integrity
Adhere to all deadlines proactively in a fast paced environment.