Design Associate, Women's Outlet Bags
Coach, New York, NY, United States
Design Associate, Women’s Outlet Bags
As the Design Associate, Women’s Outlet Bags and Small Leathergoods, you will contribute to the collaborative design process for the Outlet handbags and small leather goods category, partnering closely with the Design team and cross‑functional partners from concept through commercialization.
The successful individual will leverage his/her proficiency in Design to:
Understand the Coach brand aesthetic and translate it into silhouettes and seasonal design concepts.
Research current and vintage global markets to identify trends, silhouettes, product functionality, novelty techniques, hardware, materials, and detailing.
Sketch product newness in Adobe Illustrator, understanding scale, construction and brand standards.
Render coloured illustrations (CADs) in Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator for all product seasonally.
Prepare technical specs and design cards for silhouettes and platform newness under tight deadlines.
Maintain file organization in shared digital libraries.
Prepare digital and physical sketch presentations for milestone meetings and oversee organization of the design studio and shared spaces.
Partner daily with Senior Design, Technical Design, Material, Product Development and Merchandising partners both within New York and overseas.
Uphold Coach design integrity.
Adhere to all deadlines proactively in a fast‑paced environment.
The accomplished individual will possess:
Must be organized with the ability to handle multiple priorities at once.
Must be flexible with the ability to self‑manage.
Must have strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Must be a collaborative, team player with great initiative.
An outstanding professional will have:
Bachelor’s degree in Design or related field preferred.
2‑4 years of experience in handbag or related product design.
Demonstrated proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, Microsoft Word and Excel.
Hand sketching ability, including flat sketching.
Strong colour sense.
Fashion/luxury brand experience, a plus.
Coach is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and we pride ourselves on hiring and developing the best people. All employment decisions 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.
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: $80,000.00 – $85,000.00
Benefits include: Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, 401(k), Paid paternity and maternity leave, Commuter Benefits, Disability insurance and Tuition assistance.
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As the Design Associate, Women’s Outlet Bags and Small Leathergoods, you will contribute to the collaborative design process for the Outlet handbags and small leather goods category, partnering closely with the Design team and cross‑functional partners from concept through commercialization.
The successful individual will leverage his/her proficiency in Design to:
Understand the Coach brand aesthetic and translate it into silhouettes and seasonal design concepts.
Research current and vintage global markets to identify trends, silhouettes, product functionality, novelty techniques, hardware, materials, and detailing.
Sketch product newness in Adobe Illustrator, understanding scale, construction and brand standards.
Render coloured illustrations (CADs) in Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator for all product seasonally.
Prepare technical specs and design cards for silhouettes and platform newness under tight deadlines.
Maintain file organization in shared digital libraries.
Prepare digital and physical sketch presentations for milestone meetings and oversee organization of the design studio and shared spaces.
Partner daily with Senior Design, Technical Design, Material, Product Development and Merchandising partners both within New York and overseas.
Uphold Coach design integrity.
Adhere to all deadlines proactively in a fast‑paced environment.
The accomplished individual will possess:
Must be organized with the ability to handle multiple priorities at once.
Must be flexible with the ability to self‑manage.
Must have strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Must be a collaborative, team player with great initiative.
An outstanding professional will have:
Bachelor’s degree in Design or related field preferred.
2‑4 years of experience in handbag or related product design.
Demonstrated proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, Microsoft Word and Excel.
Hand sketching ability, including flat sketching.
Strong colour sense.
Fashion/luxury brand experience, a plus.
Coach is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and we pride ourselves on hiring and developing the best people. All employment decisions 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.
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: $80,000.00 – $85,000.00
Benefits include: Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, 401(k), Paid paternity and maternity leave, Commuter Benefits, Disability insurance and Tuition assistance.
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