Tapestry

Designer, Soft Accessories

Tapestry

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: New York City • New York • United States

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Salary

💰 $76,000 - $95,000 per year

About the role

  • Be the key interface with the licensee design teams to carryout seasonal design and brand direction
  • Uphold design integrity and brand standards throughout the entire development process
  • Research seasonal trends and keep up-to-date on market competition
  • Support Design Director in creating seasonal trend inspiration presentations
  • Responsible for department project management (timeline adherence, ensuring all licensees and product meet key milestones and final calendar dates)
  • Manage preparation for design meetings; conduct follow-up
  • Collaborate closely with the Art Department; provide Art Department with seasonal artwork needs and oversee to final pass-off to the licensees or factory
  • Partner with licensees and merchandising teams throughout the design cycle
  • Initiate cross-collaboration with in-house design teams (Handbags, RTW, Jewelry, Shoes, Home) to collect and share design assets and seasonal direction (designs, swatches, hardware) with licensees.
  • Manage communication of internal design priorities and changes throughout season (at sketch review, proto review and market sample review) to direct team and the licensees.
  • Initiate project requests and oversee to final approval (with art department, hardware, editorial, legal teams)
  • Maintain seasonal boards and design libraries, by category.

Requirements

  • 5+ years Fashion industry experience
  • Experience in Accessory and RTW experience preferred
  • Experience in high fashion, including market trends, design, and luxe raw materials
  • Diverse set of experience across design categories, as well as strong construction knowledge
  • Ability to work in fast-paced environment
  • Strong organizational skills and deadline management
  • Highly proficient skill within Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop
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Hard Skills & Tools
project managementdesign integritybrand standardsseasonal trend researchconstruction knowledgedesign asset managementmarket sample reviewdeadline management
Soft Skills
organizational skillscommunicationcollaborationadaptability