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Coach

Technical Design Assistant

Coach, New York, New York, us, 10261

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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.

Key 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 (e.g., 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.

Required Experience & Qualifications

6+ months work experience in technical design with focus on handbags/leathergoods.

Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator; ability to CAD in a fast‑paced environment.

Keen attention to detail, initiative, and organizational skills.

Ability to multi‑task in a fast‑paced, fashion retail environment.

Preferred Competencies

Excellent problem‑solving abilities and resourcefulness.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Our Competencies for All Employees

Courage: Doesn’t hold back anything that needs to be said; provides current, direct, complete, and “actionable” positive and corrective feedback to others.

Creativity: Comes up with a lot of new and unique ideas; easily makes connections among previously unrelated notions.

Customer Focus: Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers.

Dealing with Ambiguity: Can effectively cope with change; can shift gears comfortably; can decide and act without having the total picture.

Drive for Results: Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is very bottom‑line oriented.

Interpersonal Savvy: Relates well to all kinds of people, up, down, and sideways, inside and outside the organization.

Learning on the Fly: Learns quickly when facing new problems; a relentless and versatile learner; open to change.

Coach is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All employment decisions (including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, transfer, training, discipline and termination) are based on the applicant’s or employee’s qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration. These decisions are made without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally‑recognized protected basis prohibited by applicable law.

Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA):

Tapestry, Inc. will provide applicants and employees with reasonable accommodation for disabilities or religious beliefs. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact Tapestry People Services at 1-855-566-9264 or employeerelations@tapestry.com.

Work Setup:

Hybrid

Base Pay Range:

$25.00 to $28.00 hourly

Benefits: Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, 401(k), Paid Paternity and Maternity leave, Commuter Benefits, Disability insurance and Tuition assistance.

Visit Coach at www.coach.com.

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