Visual Concept Designer

Michael Kors•NY Metro Area, NY

7h•$75,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

Michael Kors is always interested in hearing from talented, globally-minded individuals with a passion for fashion. If you enjoy working in a creative, fast-paced environment, then we would love to hear from you! — Who You Are: You are a strong conceptual thinker with refined creative taste, a luxury sensibility, and the ability to translate brand storytelling into experiential retail environments. You excel at developing ideas, creating detailed visualizations, and collaborating with cross-functional partners to ensure concepts are realized with integrity and precision. You thrive in a fast-paced, highly creative, global environment and bring a proactive, solutions-oriented approach to every design challenge.

Requirements

5+ years experience in visual, experiential, or spatial design, preferably within luxury or global retail
Strong creative portfolio demonstrating concept development and visualization ability
Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and 3D tools (SketchUp, C4D, Keyshot, or similar)
Strong understanding of materials, color, form, and spatial composition
Exceptional conceptual storytelling and presentation skills
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver under tight timelines
Experience supporting global markets and large-scale retail programs preferred

Responsibilities

Develop creative concepts for seasonal windows, in-store animations, pop-ups, showrooms, special projects, and brand experiences
Translate high-level creative direction into visual narratives, moodboards, sketches, and concept decks
Support the creative evolution of seasonal brand stories through iterative development and exploration
Own concept development for smaller category-specific or channel-specific projects under the Senior Director’s guidance
Maintain deep knowledge of fashion, retail innovation, materials, color, and experiential design trends
Create high-quality visualizations, renderings, and layouts using industry-standard tools
Develop 2D and 3D representations for windows, installations, props, fixtures, and showroom elements
Produce polished presentation materials for executive reviews and global sharing
Maintain organized design files, references, and creative libraries
Create preliminary technical drawings and conceptual schematics for Production teams
Partner closely with VM Production to refine designs, ensure feasibility, and support sample reviews
Produce clear visual handoffs and documentation outlining creative intent, materials, proportions, and finishes
Support cross-functional alignment on creative intent through early-stage mockups and prototypes
Lead creative development for seasonal showrooms, including moodboards, prop concepts, finishes, and styling direction
Provide on-site support during showroom installations to ensure creative integrity is maintained
Guide creative placement and styling during set-up while partnering with Execution and Merchandising teams
Develop compelling creative decks, seasonal narratives, visual tools, and concept presentations for global distribution
Support adaptation of creative concepts for regional needs while maintaining cohesive brand identity
Present concepts to regional VM partners and participate in feedback loops
Collaborate with the Graphics team to ensure creative alignment across all 2D materials
Provide creative oversight for licensee categories (watches, jewelry, fragrance, eyewear, soft accessories, men’s, swim, etc.)
Partner with and guide the Junior Designer on execution for licensee and secondary-category design needs
Ensure all category executions reflect core seasonal creative intent and maintain brand consistency