Coach
Overview Design Assistant, Footwear role at Coach. Coach is a global fashion house founded in New York in 1941. We are part of the Tapestry portfolio and committed to innovation and inclusivity.
Position Summary
The Design Assistant, Footwear will support the design and development of men’s and sneakers footwear collections by assisting in concept creation, material selections, technical specification sheets, and trend research, ensuring alignment with brand identity and market demands while contributing fresh ideas to enhance product appeal and commercial success.
Reports To: Senior Footwear Designer
The Accomplished Individual Will Possess
Creativity/Ability to translate market insights and brand identity into innovative design concepts. Experience in color and material design is a plus.
Technical proficiency in using design software like Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop as well as preparing accurate techpacks for production team.
Ability to collaborate and communicate with cross functional teams and work with our product developers
Responsibilities
Develop innovative and trend-driven designs
Apply expert knowledge of materials and construction
Produce accurate technical specifications for production
An Outstanding Professional Will Have
Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion design, product design, footwear design or a related field
Attention to detail and aesthetic sensibility
Innovative and trend-forward mindset
Adaptability in fast-paced environment
Our Competencies for All Employees
Courage: Provides current, direct, complete, and actionable feedback; addresses issues promptly; takes necessary action.
Creativity: Generates many new ideas; connects unrelated concepts; adds value in brainstorming.
Customer Focus: Delivers on customer expectations; uses feedback to improve products and services; builds trust with customers.
Dealing with Ambiguity: Adapts to change; acts without complete information; embraces risk and uncertainty.
Drive for Results: Consistently aims to exceed goals; bottom-line oriented.
Interpersonal Savvy: Builds rapport and effective relationships; uses diplomacy and tact.
Learning on the Fly: Learns quickly when facing new problems; open to change; proactive in finding solutions.
Our Competencies for All People Managers
Strategic Agility: Anticipates future trends; crafts credible visions and strategies.
Developing Direct Reports and Others: Provides development opportunities and plans; fosters growth.
Building Effective Teams: Creates strong team morale; shares wins; supports collaboration.
Coach is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications and relate to the requirements of the position, without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally protected basis.
Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)
Tapestry, Inc. will provide applicants and employees with reasonable accommodations 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
Visit Coach at www.coach.com .
Work Setup: Onsite DL1
BASE PAY RANGE: $65,000.00 to $70,000.00 Annually
Benefits : Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, 401(k), Paid parental leave, Commuter Benefits, Disability insurance, Tuition assistance. Please click here for a complete list of U.S Corporate Compensation & Benefits.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Art/Creative and Design
Industries
Retail Apparel and Fashion, Manufacturing, and Retail
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In Summary: The Design Assistant, Footwear will support the design and development of men’s and sneakers footwear collections by assisting in concept creation, material selections, technical specification sheets, and trend research . The Accomplished Individual Will Possess Creativity/Ability to translate market insights and brand identity into innovative design concepts .
En Español: Coach es una casa de moda global fundada en Nueva York en 1941. Somos parte del portafolio Tapestry y estamos comprometidos con la innovación e inclusión. Posición Resumen El Asistente de Diseño, Footwear apoyará el diseño y desarrollo de colecciones de calzado para hombres y zapatillas deportivas ayudando a crear conceptos, selecciones de materiales, hojas de especificaciones técnicas y investigación de tendencias, asegurando la alineación con la identidad de marca y las demandas del mercado mientras aportan nuevas ideas para mejorar el atractivo de los productos y el éxito comercial. Capacidad para colaborar y comunicarse con equipos funcionales interversales y trabajar con nuestros desarrolladores de productos Responsabilidades Desarrollar diseños innovadores y orientados a tendencias Aplicar conocimientos expertos en materiales y construcción Producir especificaciones técnicas precisas para la producción Un profesional destacado tendrá una licenciatura en Diseño de Moda, diseño de producto, diseino de calzado o un campo relacionado Atención al detalle y sensibilidad estética Mentaje innovador y hacia adelante Adaptabilidad en entornos acelerados Nuestras competencias para todos los empleados Coraje: Proporcionar retroalimentaciones actuales, directas, completas y viables; abordar problemas rápidamente; tomar las medidas necesarias. Creatividad: enfrentar muchas nuevas ideas; conectar conceptos no relacionados; agregar valor en el brainstorming. Desarrollar informes directos y otros: Proporciona oportunidades de desarrollo y planes; fomenta el crecimiento. Construir equipos efectivos: Crea una moral del equipo fuerte; comparte ganancias; apoya la colaboración. El entrenador es un empleador de igualdad de oportunidades y acción afirmativa. Las decisiones sobre empleo se basan en las calificaciones y se relacionan con los requisitos del puesto, sin importar la edad, sexo, orientación sexual, identidad de género, características genéticas, raza, color, credo, religión, etnia, origen nacional, discapacidad, estado civil, estatus militar, embarazo o cualquier otra base legal protegida. With Disabilities Act (ADA) Tapestry, Inc. proporcionará a los solicitantes y empleados acomodamientos razonables por incapacidades o creencias religiosas. Si necesita adaptaciones razonales para completar el proceso de solicitud, póngase en contacto con Servicios de alojamiento para Personas a nivel 1-5566-6264 o Consignias laborales profesionales completas.