Designer, Hardware

Tory Burch • New York, NY

11d • Onsite

About The Position

We are an American luxury lifestyle brand, founded in 2004. Anchored in the casual elegance of American sportswear, Tory’s design philosophy is defined by effortless silhouettes, innovative materials, eclectic juxtapositions of color, and the tension of past and present. The collections include ready-to-wear, handbags, footwear, accessories, jewelry, home and beauty. Empowering women is the company’s guiding principle, expressed through Tory’s collections and reflected in the company culture as well as the work of the Tory Burch Foundation. Established in 2009, the Foundation provides women entrepreneurs in the United States with access to capital, education and community. You are seeking a work environment where people are encouraged to dream, explore, discover and, as important, laugh together. If you’re prepared to work hard, create impact, and have fun while doing it, we would love to have you join #TeamTory. Apply today! Life @ToryBurch is Special Because: When you join us, you’re joining a global, purpose-led company on an exciting growth journey with an amazing culture and great benefits. Our culture is welcoming and inclusive -- everyone is empowered to make a difference. We have the best team in the world and believe in paying competitively and rewarding for high performance. Your overall well-being is important to us; we offer generous benefits to help you take care of your mental and physical health, create financial security, and achieve wellness in all areas of your life. We love seeing our employees wear our beautiful collections. You’ll receive a generous employee discount and access to exclusive sample sales. We are invested in your professional growth – you’ll have access to free executive coaching on-demand. We believe in the importance of giving back and you’ll have many opportunities to do just that through the Tory Burch Foundation and paid volunteer days. This Role is Tailor-Made for You Because: The Designer, Hardware & Tech partners with the Sr. Manager and Sr. Director leads in support of the successful creation, development and evolution of hardware across all categories and collections within Accessories & RTW. The key candidate for this role must understand and clearly demonstrate and achieve the creative intent through sophisticated and technical functionality. This role requires an individual who can work on site as the day-to-day responsibilities revolve around the physical product. Why You'll Want to Join Our Team: Every style has a story and that story begins in Design. Our wildly creative team of dreamers and doers works together to bring Tory Burch’s unique vision to life. At every stage of the design process, our focus is on exciting our customer with pieces that are beautiful, timeless and exquisitely crafted. Along the way, we work with world class suppliers and artisans, and partner with premier mills and manufacturers to ensure that our designs meet our exacting standards for quality. If you want to be part of an empowered and innovative group of designers, come join us! How We Work Together Adaptable – We change before we have to Entrepreneurial – We own it Collaborative – There’s no “I” in Tory Client & Brand Focused – We put ourselves in Tory’s shoes Live the Values – We show up for each other Functional Expertise – We’re constantly learning and growing #TeamTory Values We show up with honesty & kindness, act with integrity & compassion, work with passion & humility and lead with excellence & humor.

Requirements

• BA/BS/BFA degree or equivalent experience
• 5-7 years’ experience in design, and or Technical Design Engineering
• Experience with PLM (Centric), or other Product Management system
• Proficient in Rhino 3D, Solid Works, Z-Brush and Adobe Illustrator
• Strong taste level and design aesthetic
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Strong math and collaborative skills
• Able to work in a fluid, fast-paced, multi-channel environment

Responsibilities

• Execute technical specifications for hardware development
• Thoroughly review all vendor technical specs and apply clear and concise feedback.
• CAD support through Illustrator and Rhino renderings based on conceptual direction.
• Trouble shoot and provide technical guidance to hardware Design Team
• Meet with hardware and trim suppliers and present cards to Design, when necessary
• Organized file saving processes for designs easy reference of materials like specs, vendor technical designs and 3D files.
• Clearly organize developments within powerpoint for collaborative team communication
• Ensure all Hardware Milestones are top of mind and deadlines are met.
• Assist in communication between PD and design for hardware
• Drive toward supporting Corporate Goals (ie: streamlining initiative…)
• Partner very closely with the Design & Product Development teams
• Build relationships with local casters and local sample room for projects with sharp leadtimes

Benefits

• When you join us, you’re joining a global, purpose-led company on an exciting growth journey with an amazing culture and great benefits.
• Our culture is welcoming and inclusive -- everyone is empowered to make a difference.
• We have the best team in the world and believe in paying competitively and rewarding for high performance.
• Your overall well-being is important to us; we offer generous benefits to help you take care of your mental and physical health, create financial security, and achieve wellness in all areas of your life.
• You’ll receive a generous employee discount and access to exclusive sample sales.
• We are invested in your professional growth – you’ll have access to free executive coaching on-demand.
• We believe in the importance of giving back and you’ll have many opportunities to do just that through the Tory Burch Foundation and paid volunteer days.
• We offer a generous set of benefits to help you take care of your heath, create financial security, and achieve wellness in all areas of your life.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level