Design Apprentice - 3D Visual NY

New York, NY, US

We believe that difference sparks brilliance, so we welcome people and ideas from everywhere to join us in stretching what’s possible.

At Tapestry, being true to yourself is core to who we are. When each of us brings our individuality to our collective ambition, our creativity is unleashed. This global house of brands – Coach and Kate Spade New York– was built by unconventional entrepreneurs and unexpected solutions, so when we say we believe in dreams, we mean we believe in making them happen.

We’re always on a journey to becoming our best, but you can count on this:
Here, your voice is valued, your ambitions are supported, and your work is recognized.

2026 Tapestry Apprenticeship Program Overview:

Tapestry has unwavering optimism and is committed to being innovative and wholly inclusive. Visit Our People page to learn more about Tapestry's commitment to equity, inclusion, and diversity.

Our 12-month Design Apprentice Program will give recent graduates or early career individuals the opportunity to collaborate with our talented design teams to learn all aspects of the design process. We offer training and learning sessions to give exposure to leaders and provide a big picture understanding to our business. The design apprentices also have the opportunity to present a final project to design leaders across all of the brands.

Work structure:
Hybrid (Tuesday-Thursday in office)

Location:

New York City Hudson Yards Office

Compensation: $26/hour

Benefits/Perks: product discounts, sample sales, apprentice educational & social events.

* Please note, visa sponsorship is not offered for this position

To be considered, please complete the following steps by February 2nd:

Online Tapestry Application

REQUIRED Video Interview – Complete the Hire Vue video interview (Applications without the video interview will not be considered).

Here is what to expect from the recruitment process:

Final Teams Interviews– Applicants selected for follow up phone or video interviews will be contacted throughout February.

Apprentice Offers– Offers will be extended by the recruitment team late March to early April

** Please be prepared to share your top three areas of interest along with your portfolio in your video interview.

Final date to receive applications – FEBRUARY 2nd

APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONTINUOUSLY REVIEWED UP TO Final date to receive applications

Job Title: 3D Designer, Apprentice, Global Visual Experience

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Purpose:

3D Designer, Apprentice, Global Visual Experience, will play a key role in designing pop-ups and in-store experiences for the brand. This individual will be passionate about creating exciting, experiential spaces for customers, and will be responsible for design projects from ideation through to final design and global roll-out.

The candidate should combine a competent proficiency with 3D software, with strong ideation and design skills. They will have a unique creative eye and a passion for spatial design, with a strong sense of material, form and aesthetics and a passion for the industry. This individual will join the studio at an exciting time and should be passionate about the future of spatial design and visual experience.

This position reports to the Manager, Global Visual Experience.

The successful individual will leverage their proficiency in design to...

• Working with lead designer on physical experiences from early ideation to technical execution.
• Develop spatial design concepts using a combination of sketching, visualization, rendering and 3D modelling skills.
• Create technical guidance booklets for regional and production teams to adapt to local markets.
• Ability to adapt designs to different store layouts and to tier ideas down across multiple scales and touch points.
• Work with production partners to develop materials and prototypes for creative sign off.
• Capacity to critically manage time and to work to tight deadlines.

The accomplished individual will have…

1+ years related work/internship experience in design; an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered

• A passion for designing experiences, spaces and furniture.
• Ability to follow creative direction and adapt designs…