Senior Associate, Talent Acquisition, Design and Creative
Tapestry, Inc., New York, NY, United States
Primary Purpose
The Senior Associate, Talent Acquisition – Design & Creative is responsible for end‑to‑end recruiting for design and creative roles across Coach, Kate Spade, and Tapestry. This role blends a strong fashion and design point of view with data‑informed recruiting, proactive pipelining, and employer branding, while occasionally supporting creative‑adjacent roles as business needs evolve. The position is based in our New York City headquarters (hybrid: 3 days/week in office, Tues‑Thurs) and reports to the Director, Talent Acquisition.
Talent Identification & Proactive Sourcing
Proactively source and engage talent for design and creative roles and flex across additional departments beyond creative as business needs require
Leverage knowledge of the fashion and design landscape to identify where emerging talent comes from—brands, studios, schools, and alternative creative pathways
Build and maintain pipelines across multiple disciplines and brands
Portfolio Review & Creative Judgment
Review design portfolios with a discerning eye, assessing skills and brand alignment
Work closely with design leaders to assess brand fit, creative strength, and readiness
Early Career, Schools & Community Partnerships
Identify and map non‑traditional fashion and design schools to uncover hidden talent and expand access to underrepresented designers
Support outreach strategies that allow us to engage talent early in their creative journey
Data, Employer Branding & Design Industry Engagement
Analyze applicant and pipeline data (schools, majors, sourcing channels, conversion trends) to inform strategy
Support employer branding efforts specific to the design community, highlighting internal and external creative talent
Partner on content, storytelling, and social platforms that showcase our design culture, programs, and creative community
Support research and initiatives that elevate and connect designers across Coach and Kate Spade
Qualifications
3+ years of Talent Acquisition experience, with a strong preference for recruiting within fashion, design, or creative disciplines
Demonstrated experience reviewing creative portfolios and assessing design talent
A strong point of view on fashion, design, and creative trends
Proven ability to proactively source passive candidates and build long‑term pipelines
Experience partnering with schools, institutions, and/or external organizations to support early career or emerging talent
Comfort navigating ambiguity in a fast‑moving, creative environment
A collaborative, relationship‑driven approach with strong judgment and follow‑through
Strong understanding of ATS and sourcing tools
Advanced Excel skills, including data analysis and pivot tables preferred
Canva proficiency to support employer branding, presentations, and talent‑facing content preferred
Base Pay Range $80,000.00 – $90,000.00
Benefits Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, 401(k), Paid Paternity and Maternity leave, Commuter Benefits, Disability insurance, and Tuition assistance. Please click here for a complete list of U.S. Corporate Compensation & Benefits.
Equal Opportunity & EEO Statement Tapestry, Inc. 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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Talent Identification & Proactive Sourcing
Proactively source and engage talent for design and creative roles and flex across additional departments beyond creative as business needs require
Leverage knowledge of the fashion and design landscape to identify where emerging talent comes from—brands, studios, schools, and alternative creative pathways
Build and maintain pipelines across multiple disciplines and brands
Portfolio Review & Creative Judgment
Review design portfolios with a discerning eye, assessing skills and brand alignment
Work closely with design leaders to assess brand fit, creative strength, and readiness
Early Career, Schools & Community Partnerships
Identify and map non‑traditional fashion and design schools to uncover hidden talent and expand access to underrepresented designers
Support outreach strategies that allow us to engage talent early in their creative journey
Data, Employer Branding & Design Industry Engagement
Analyze applicant and pipeline data (schools, majors, sourcing channels, conversion trends) to inform strategy
Support employer branding efforts specific to the design community, highlighting internal and external creative talent
Partner on content, storytelling, and social platforms that showcase our design culture, programs, and creative community
Support research and initiatives that elevate and connect designers across Coach and Kate Spade
Qualifications
3+ years of Talent Acquisition experience, with a strong preference for recruiting within fashion, design, or creative disciplines
Demonstrated experience reviewing creative portfolios and assessing design talent
A strong point of view on fashion, design, and creative trends
Proven ability to proactively source passive candidates and build long‑term pipelines
Experience partnering with schools, institutions, and/or external organizations to support early career or emerging talent
Comfort navigating ambiguity in a fast‑moving, creative environment
A collaborative, relationship‑driven approach with strong judgment and follow‑through
Strong understanding of ATS and sourcing tools
Advanced Excel skills, including data analysis and pivot tables preferred
Canva proficiency to support employer branding, presentations, and talent‑facing content preferred
Base Pay Range $80,000.00 – $90,000.00
Benefits Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, 401(k), Paid Paternity and Maternity leave, Commuter Benefits, Disability insurance, and Tuition assistance. Please click here for a complete list of U.S. Corporate Compensation & Benefits.
Equal Opportunity & EEO Statement Tapestry, Inc. 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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