Designer, Jewelry

kate spade new york•New York, NY

2d•$95,000 - $108,000

About The Position

Since its launch in 1993 with a collection of six essential handbags, Kate Spade New York has always been colorful, bold, and optimistic. Today, it is a global lifestyle brand that designs extraordinary things for the everyday, delivering seasonal collections of handbags, ready-to-wear, jewelry, footwear, home décor, and more. Known for its rich heritage and unique brand DNA, Kate Spade New York offers a distinctive point of view and celebrates communities of women around the globe who live their perfectly imperfect lifestyles. Kate Spade New York 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. primary purpose: we are looking for a creative and detail-driven jewelry designer to join our jewelry design team. you will lead and help bring our seasonal jewelry vision to life — from initial concept to final sample — working closely with the senior design director and cross-functional partners to deliver pieces that are unmistakably kate spade. the ideal candidate brings creativity, technical expertise, and the confidence to drive projects from concept through execution.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience in Jewelry Design and a portfolio to demonstrate
Minimum 3 years of experience in jewelry, with demonstrated ability to own projects end-to-end
Strong proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and CAD rendering
Highly detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple timelines simultaneously
Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while maintaining creative quality
Strong interpersonal and communication skills — able to present ideas confidently and collaborate effectively across teams
A genuine love of the kate spade brand and a sharp sense of taste, trend awareness

Responsibilities

Lead and support the jewelry design team through all stages of the design process, staying aligned with the seasonal design calendar and proactively anticipating next steps
Drive research into global trends, materials, and techniques to create jewelry that feels fresh, playful, and authentically kate spade
Produce and oversee detailed CAD drawings and renderings in Illustrator and Photoshop for vendor communication and sampling
Create, manage, and maintain spec sheets and technical packages, ensuring accuracy and consistency across all development stages
Develop and update seasonal color cards and finish references Support
Prepare and present seasonal mood boards and presentations to cross-functional partners and senior leadership
Collaborate closely with design, merchandising, and production teams to ensure a cohesive and commercially strong collection
Maintain organized material libraries, component archives, and reference samples