Associate Technical Designer, Mainline
Tapestry, Inc., New York, NY, United States
Responsibilities
Responsible for working with the Design, PD, and Merchandising teams to understand deliverables and meet deadlines for creating and passing product specs for all stages of development – concept through production. These deadlines may fluctuate due to timing and include, but are not limited to, the following:
Proto rounds – work collaboratively with the designer to ensure that all specs reflect the designer’s intentions. Verify accuracy of all information captured in specs by self‑checking sketches and dimensions.
Final Bulk Pass Off – assist the Tech Designer & Sr Tech Designer in executing final product spec updates and corrections for that season, ensuring that any and all post‑market changes are approved by the design team.
Ensure product specs are consistent across all factories and all seasons.
Review and correct post‑market samples.
Create and maintain digital design detail and standards libraries.
Research product functionality trends across market.
Assist in CAD and artwork creation in Illustrator and Photoshop, as needed.
Core Skills
Strong communication and email skills.
Detailed note‑taking and organizational skills.
Construction knowledge preferred.
Flexibility to work in‑office, as needed, based on development calendar.
Preferred Qualifications
Minimum 2–4 years of experience.
College degree in fashion design or a related field.
Illustrator and Photoshop experience required.
Substance 3D experience a plus.
Raspberry AI, Adobe Firefly AI, or other product design AI experience a plus.
Microsoft Excel experience a plus.
Kate Spade 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.
Base Pay Range $64,350.00 – $78,700.00
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Paid paternity and maternity leave
Commuter benefits
Disability insurance
Tuition assistance
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Responsible for working with the Design, PD, and Merchandising teams to understand deliverables and meet deadlines for creating and passing product specs for all stages of development – concept through production. These deadlines may fluctuate due to timing and include, but are not limited to, the following:
Proto rounds – work collaboratively with the designer to ensure that all specs reflect the designer’s intentions. Verify accuracy of all information captured in specs by self‑checking sketches and dimensions.
Final Bulk Pass Off – assist the Tech Designer & Sr Tech Designer in executing final product spec updates and corrections for that season, ensuring that any and all post‑market changes are approved by the design team.
Ensure product specs are consistent across all factories and all seasons.
Review and correct post‑market samples.
Create and maintain digital design detail and standards libraries.
Research product functionality trends across market.
Assist in CAD and artwork creation in Illustrator and Photoshop, as needed.
Core Skills
Strong communication and email skills.
Detailed note‑taking and organizational skills.
Construction knowledge preferred.
Flexibility to work in‑office, as needed, based on development calendar.
Preferred Qualifications
Minimum 2–4 years of experience.
College degree in fashion design or a related field.
Illustrator and Photoshop experience required.
Substance 3D experience a plus.
Raspberry AI, Adobe Firefly AI, or other product design AI experience a plus.
Microsoft Excel experience a plus.
Kate Spade 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.
Base Pay Range $64,350.00 – $78,700.00
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Paid paternity and maternity leave
Commuter benefits
Disability insurance
Tuition assistance
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