
Designer
Tapestry
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: New York City • New York • United States
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Salary
💰 $95,000 - $108,000 per year
About the role
- Lead and support the jewelry design team through all stages of the design process, staying aligned with the seasonal design calendar and proactively anticipating next steps
- Drive research into global trends, materials, and techniques to create jewelry that feels fresh, playful, and authentically kate spade
- Produce and oversee detailed CAD drawings and renderings in Illustrator and Photoshop for vendor communication and sampling
- Create, manage, and maintain spec sheets and technical packages, ensuring accuracy and consistency across all development stages
- Develop and update seasonal color cards and finish references
- Prepare and present seasonal mood boards and presentations to cross-functional partners and senior leadership
- Collaborate closely with design, merchandising, and production teams to ensure a cohesive and commercially strong collection
- Maintain organized material libraries, component archives, and reference samples
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience in Jewelry Design
- Minimum 3 years of experience in jewelry, with demonstrated ability to own projects end-to-end
- Strong proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and CAD rendering
- Highly detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple timelines simultaneously
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills — able to present ideas confidently and collaborate effectively across teams
- A genuine love of the kate spade brand and a sharp sense of taste, trend awareness
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401 (K)
- Paid Paternity and Maternity leave
- Commuter Benefits
- Disability insurance
- Tuition assistance
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
jewelry designCAD renderingspec sheetstechnical packagescolor cardsmood boardstrend researchmaterials techniquesvendor communicationsampling
Soft Skills
detail-orientedorganizational skillsinterpersonal skillscommunication skillscollaborationproject ownershippresentation skillstrend awarenesscreativityproactive anticipation
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in Jewelry Design