Job Description
Tapestry, Inc. is a global house of brands that includes Kate Spade New York, known for its vibrant and optimistic designs. The Assistant Designer will assist in the creative development of handbags and SLGs, supporting the design process from concept through production while ensuring the seasonal vision is translated into compelling products. Responsibilities Participate in seasonal trend, market, and material research to support the overarching design concept Support 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 Support the preparation of design presentations, mood boards, and visual tools for key milestone meetings Organize and maintain design samples, panels, trials, and reference libraries in a clean, efficient, and systematic manner Collaborate with cross-functional partners in Merchandising, PD, Hardware Design, Tech Design, and Print Design teams to support the design process from concept through to final production Skills Bachelors degree in a related field; an equivalent combination of education and work experience will be considered Minimum 1+ years experience Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Microsoft Excel Hand sketching ability Knowledge of raw materials, as well as construction techniques Strong communication and organizational skills Flexible, self-motivated, and eager to learn Comfortable in a fast-paced, creative environment with evolving priorities Benefits Medical insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance 401 (K) Paid Paternity and Maternity leave Commuter Benefits Disability insurance Tuition assistance Company Overview Coach is an American luxury fashion company based in New York City. It was founded in 1941, and is headquartered in London, England, GBR, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is