Technical Design Assistant

Tapestry•New York, NY

104d•$25 - $28•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.The successful individual will leverage their proficiency in LEATHERGOODS TECHNICAL DESIGN to...

Requirements

6+ months work experience in technical design with focus on handbags/leathergoods.
Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator; ability to CAD in fast paced environment.
Keen attention to detail, initiative, and organizational skills.
Ability to multi-task in a fast paced, fashion retail environment.

Nice To Haves

Excellent problem-solving abilities and resourcefulness
Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Key communicator of technical information from design intent, showroom sampling, and product approval to commercialization.
Maintain all elements of a Design Card through development process: clean sketches, dimensions, & proportions, materials placement, detailed views, hardware and thread lists.
Review samples for corrections including aesthetics, dimensions, hand feel, and functionality.
Create full scale technical construction sketches and specs to build cohesive collections.
Maintain established Coach standards, details, and integrity of the product. Provide technical callouts while reviewing line in its entirety, to ensure consistency.
Create full scale layouts as needed on patterns. (ex: artwork layouts, detail specs, and proportions), as well as mockups, CAD options, and revisions.
Identify, define, resolve technical issues, and partner with cross-functional partners to ensure comments are clearly communicated.