Coach is hiring: Coach Graphic Designer, Print Team in New York

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.

Coach is part of the Tapestry portfolio – a global house of brands committed to stretching what's possible. As 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.

Location

New York, NY

Primary Purpose

The Graphic Designer will work with the Senior Graphic Designer and Senior Director, Print to contribute fresh and highly creative ideas that are fashion driven, reflective of the seasonal creative vision and Coach aesthetic. You will be part of a dynamic environment where you will collaborate with talented designers and cross‑functional partners in the business. The position reports to Senior Graphic Designer.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the graphic direction for the season through inspiring and highly creative research and ideas
• Create new and on‑brand graphics for all categories within Coach Retail, Runway, and Outlet collections through original artwork or purchased files, color‑separate the artwork, and create repeats
• Collaborate with cross‑functional partners for various product categories including ready‑to‑wear, leather goods, and special projects
• Create artwork appropriately for the product, color‑separate, and prepare in the correct format depending on factory requirements
• Ensure consistent alignment with design and brand vision
• Create digital and physical presentation boards for meetings and keep work up to date
• Work proactively according to the development calendar to stay ahead of timelines

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design, Textile Design, or equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
• At least 5 years of Graphic/Print Design work experience in apparel market and/or accessories
• Expert in Photoshop, Illustrator, and relevant Adobe Programs
• Excellent hand drawing/painting skills and ability to adapt hand to the brief
• Good working knowledge of fabrics and print techniques
• Excellent familiarity with trends, fashion, and art history
• Highly developed taste level and excellent color sensibility
• Ability to work across multiple projects simultaneously in a fast‑paced environment
• Understanding and enthusiasm for Coach brand

Our Competencies for All Employees

• Courage: Provides current, direct, complete, and actionable feedback; faces people problems quickly and directly; takes negative action when necessary.
• Creativity: Generates new and unique ideas; connects previously unrelated notions; original and value‑added in brainstorming.
• Customer Focus: Dedicated to meeting expectations of internal and external customers; uses customer information to improve products and services.
• Dealing with Ambiguity: Copes with change, shifts gears comfortably, acts without the total picture, and handles risk and uncertainty.
• Drive for Results: Exceeds goals, bottom‑line oriented, pushes self and others for results.
• Interpersonal Savvy: Relates well to all kinds of people, builds rapport, uses diplomacy, diffuses tension.
• Learning on the Fly: Learns quickly, experiments, enjoys challenge of unfamiliar tasks, grasps underlying structure.

Our Competencies for All People Managers

• Strategic Agility: Sees ahead, anticipates consequences, creates competitive strategies.
• Developing Direct Reports and Others: Provides challenging tasks, holds development discussions, builds developmental plans.
• Building Effective Teams: Blends people, fosters morale, shares wins, creates belonging.

Coach is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and we pride ourselves on hiring and developing the best people. 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.

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Work Setup: HYBRID

BASE PAY RANGE

$100,000.00 TO $120,000.00 Annually

General Description of All Benefits: Our company offers a number of benefits to eligible employees, including health benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance and disability insurance. Eligible employees are also able to enroll in our company's 401(k) savings plan and take paid time off for wellness needs and vacations. For additional information about our benefits Click Here - U.S Store Compensation & Benefits.

General Description of Other Compensation: Eligible employees will be able to receive discounts on certain products and incentive compensation.