Tapestry Designer, Soft Accessories
Tapestry, New York, NY, United States
Overview
Kate Spade New York is a global lifestyle brand designing seasonal collections of handbags, ready-to-wear, jewelry, footwear, home décor, and more.
Kate Spade New York is part of the Tapestry portfolio, a global house of brands committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity. The successful individual will leverage their proficiency in design to support brand direction and seasonal development.
Responsibilities
Be the key interface with licensee design teams to carry out seasonal design and brand direction
Uphold design integrity and brand standards throughout the development process
Research seasonal trends and monitor market competition
Support Design Director in creating seasonal trend inspiration presentations
Manage department projects (timeline adherence, ensuring all licensees and product meet key milestones and final calendar dates)
Prepare for design meetings and conduct follow-up
Collaborate with the Art Department; provide seasonal artwork needs and oversee final pass-off to licensees or factories
Partner with licensees and merchandising teams throughout the design cycle
Initiate cross-collaboration with in-house design teams to collect and share design assets and seasonal direction
Communicate internal design priorities and changes during sketch review, proto review, and market sample review to the team and licensees
Initiate project requests and oversee final approval with art, hardware, editorial, and legal teams
Maintain seasonal boards and design libraries, by category
Qualifications
5+ years fashion industry experience
Experience in accessory and RTW preferred
Experience in high fashion, including market trends, design, and luxe raw materials
Diverse experience across design categories with strong construction knowledge
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Strong organizational skills and deadline management
Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
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Our Competencies for All Employees
Courage : Provides current, direct, actionable feedback; addresses issues promptly
Creativity : Generates new and unique ideas; connects related notions
Customer Focus : Meets internal and external customer expectations; builds trust
Dealing with Ambiguity : Adapts to change and uncertainty
Drive for Results : Consistently aims for and achieves strong results
Interpersonal Savvy : Builds effective relationships across the organization
Learning on the Fly : Learns quickly and adapts to new problems
Our company is an equal opportunity employer; all employment decisions are based on qualifications and are not influenced by age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, or other protected statuses.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Tapestry, Inc. will provide reasonable accommodation for disabilities or religious beliefs. For accommodations in the application process, contact Tapestry People Services at 1-855-566-9264 or employeerelations@tapestry.com.
Base Pay Range: $76,000.00-$95,000.00
Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, commuter benefits, disability insurance, and tuition assistance. For a complete list of U.S. Corporate Compensation & Benefits, please view the full benefits information.
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Kate Spade New York is part of the Tapestry portfolio, a global house of brands committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity. The successful individual will leverage their proficiency in design to support brand direction and seasonal development.
Responsibilities
Be the key interface with licensee design teams to carry out seasonal design and brand direction
Uphold design integrity and brand standards throughout the development process
Research seasonal trends and monitor market competition
Support Design Director in creating seasonal trend inspiration presentations
Manage department projects (timeline adherence, ensuring all licensees and product meet key milestones and final calendar dates)
Prepare for design meetings and conduct follow-up
Collaborate with the Art Department; provide seasonal artwork needs and oversee final pass-off to licensees or factories
Partner with licensees and merchandising teams throughout the design cycle
Initiate cross-collaboration with in-house design teams to collect and share design assets and seasonal direction
Communicate internal design priorities and changes during sketch review, proto review, and market sample review to the team and licensees
Initiate project requests and oversee final approval with art, hardware, editorial, and legal teams
Maintain seasonal boards and design libraries, by category
Qualifications
5+ years fashion industry experience
Experience in accessory and RTW preferred
Experience in high fashion, including market trends, design, and luxe raw materials
Diverse experience across design categories with strong construction knowledge
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Strong organizational skills and deadline management
Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
#LI-DL1 #LI-HYBRID
Our Competencies for All Employees
Courage : Provides current, direct, actionable feedback; addresses issues promptly
Creativity : Generates new and unique ideas; connects related notions
Customer Focus : Meets internal and external customer expectations; builds trust
Dealing with Ambiguity : Adapts to change and uncertainty
Drive for Results : Consistently aims for and achieves strong results
Interpersonal Savvy : Builds effective relationships across the organization
Learning on the Fly : Learns quickly and adapts to new problems
Our company is an equal opportunity employer; all employment decisions are based on qualifications and are not influenced by age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, or other protected statuses.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Tapestry, Inc. will provide reasonable accommodation for disabilities or religious beliefs. For accommodations in the application process, contact Tapestry People Services at 1-855-566-9264 or employeerelations@tapestry.com.
Base Pay Range: $76,000.00-$95,000.00
Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, commuter benefits, disability insurance, and tuition assistance. For a complete list of U.S. Corporate Compensation & Benefits, please view the full benefits information.
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