Sr. Designer, Women's Outlet Leathergoods
Tapestry, Inc. | |
United States, New York, New York | |
516 West 34th Street (Show on map) | |
Dec 20, 2024 | |
Coach is a global fashion house founded in New York in 1941. Inspired by the vision of Creative Director Stuart Vevers and the inclusive and courageous spirit of our hometown, we make beautiful things, crafted to last-for you to be yourself in. Coach is part of the Tapestry portfolio - a global house of brands committed to stretching what's possible. A member of the Tapestry family, we are part of a global house of brands that has unwavering optimism and is committed to being innovative and wholly inclusive. VisitOur People page to learn more about Tapestry's commitment to equity, inclusion, and diversity. Primary Purpose: The Senior Designer will work the Women's Outlet Bags and SLGs team to initiate concepts each season that are fashion driven, reflective of the creative vision and Coach aesthetic. You will be a part of a dynamic, creative environment where you will collaborate with talented designers and cross-functional partners in the business. The successful individual will leverage their proficiency in Design to... * Create sketches and product prototypes throughout the conceptual design process. * Partner with creative team to develop and refine seasonal concept, materials, hardware, and color palette for Women's Outlet handbag and SLGs collections. * Responsible for timeline adherence; ensure all Design Cards are completed accurately and delivered to Product Development on time; ensure all prototypes are available for product presentation and finalization. Ensure staff completes projects on timeline. * Responsible for upholding design integrity, high quality execution, and timeliness throughout the entire development process from concept through engineering and commercialization. * Partner cross-functionally with Merchandising, Sourcing, and Product Development on regular basis. Participate in meetings with cross-functional category partners. * Mentor and develop junior members of the team, including a direct report. The accomplished individual will possess... * Must possess a strong fashion sense and have the ability to interpret trends * Excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills with the ability to interact with a diverse group at all levels * Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail and follow-up * Strong attention to detail * Must be flexible with the ability to self-manage and handle multiple priorities at once * Must be a collaborative, team player with great initiative An outstanding professional will have... * Minimum 8+ years of experience designing handbags and/or small leather goods * Ability to sketch both technical drawings and freeform renderings * Experience developing product directly with factories; understanding of development from concept through engineering, required * Understanding of materials, hardware, leather, and handbag construction required * Strong working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, Microsoft Word and Excel * Experience managing Design Assistant, Apprentice and/or Freelance reports Our Competencies for All Employees
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Coach 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 Visit Coach at www.coach.com. #LI-AS1 #LI-HYBRID Work Setup BASE PAY RANGE $110,000.00 TO $135,000.00 Annually |