Sr Designer, Handbags, Mainline

kate spade new york•New York, NY

2d•$113,000 - $157,000

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: The Senior Designer is responsible for developing ideas and executing product design in line with the conceptual direction for a season. They will lead the team under the guidance of the Design Director while partnering with individuals across departments in Merchandising, Product Development, Raw Materials, Technical Design, and Print team. The successful individual will leverage their proficiency in design to... Participate in seasonal trend, market, and material research to support the overarching design concept Support the Design Director in managing team work flow, organization and structure Manage the design process from conception through production Create and maintain detailed CADs and technical specification packages to accurately communicate design intent, construction details, and material usage to our factories and PD partners. Contribute to the overall cohesion of each seasonal assortment, work closely with other members of the design team to ensure a well-rounded product line is realized; provide recommendations regarding seasonal themes, edits to line. Ensure that product is of high quality and consistent with market trends, as well as business strategy Support the preparation of design presentations, mood boards, and visual tools for key milestone meetings. Build strong relationships with cross functional partners across merchandising, product development, hardware design, and print team to define seasonal framework and ensure that creative ideas and business goals are aligned and executed the accomplished individual will possess...

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
8+ years leather handbag design experience in a trend-driven, aspirational brand,
Strong portfolio demonstrating the ability to translate creative concepts into commercially successful products
Strong computer knowledge, including adobe illustrator
Strong ability to hand sketch
Strong design and conceptual skills
Strong sense of trends, style and color
Knowledge of raw materials, as well as construction techniques
Strong communication and organizational skills
Understanding of merchandising as it relates to sales and store environment

Nice To Haves

Graphic design and experience working with prints a plus

Responsibilities

Participate in seasonal trend, market, and material research to support the overarching design concept
Support the Design Director in managing team work flow, organization and structure
Manage the design process from conception through production
Create and maintain detailed CADs and technical specification packages to accurately communicate design intent, construction details, and material usage to our factories and PD partners.
Contribute to the overall cohesion of each seasonal assortment, work closely with other members of the design team to ensure a well-rounded product line is realized; provide recommendations regarding seasonal themes, edits to line.
Ensure that product is of high quality and consistent with market trends, as well as business strategy
Support the preparation of design presentations, mood boards, and visual tools for key milestone meetings.
Build strong relationships with cross functional partners across merchandising, product development, hardware design, and print team to define seasonal framework and ensure that creative ideas and business goals are aligned and executed