Design Apprentice - Leathergoods; Women's Bags

Position: Design Apprentice - Leather goods (Women's Bags)
Location: New York

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2026 tapestry apprenticeship program overview:

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program details

• program dates: june 16, 2026 – june 1st 2027
• 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*

apprenticeship application details

to be considered, please complete the following steps by february 2nd:

• online tapestry application
• required video interview – complete the hirevue video interview (applications without the video interview will not be considered).
• please click this link to access & complete the video interview:

here is what to expect from the recruitment process:

• final team 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.

* as a reminder, please be sure to submit your hirevue video interview in conjunction with your online application by february 2nd 2026. You will not be considered if you do not submit a hirevue video interview.*

** 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

design apprentice – leather goods location

new york, ny

work structure

hybrid (3 days)

primary purpose

as the design apprentice, you will contribute to the collaborative design process for the handbag and slg category, partnering closely with the entire team from concept through development. By utilizing your artistic talent, organizational skills, cad & graphic abilities, you will design and develop silhouettes and platforms for the leather goods department.

responsibilities

• produce and edit computer‑generated sketches (silhouettes and animations).
• partner with design team to execute seasonal design concepts.
• work with teams to coordinate seasonal concepts, materials, and hardware.
• liaise with cross‑functional partners in the product development process.
• assist in spec drawings.
• organize presentation boards and assist in the preparation of meetings.
• responsible for timeline adherence; ensure all design cards are completed accurately throughout the process, including all changes then delivered to tech design in a timely manner; ensure all prototypes are available for product presentation.
• participate in research and development of seasonal trends.

qualifications

• must be highly skilled in illustrator and photoshop.
• must be organized with the ability to handle multiple priorities at once.
• must be flexible with the ability to self‑manage.
• must have strong communication skills.
• must be a collaborative, team player with great initiative.

preferred qualifications

• 1+ years related work/internship experience in design; an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• demonstrated proficiency in adobe illustrator and photoshop.
• strong hand‑sketching ability.
• experience animating silhouettes through color‑blocking, applique, etc.
• strong color sense.
• fashion/luxury brand experience, a plus.

competencies for all employees

• courage
  : doesn’t hold back anything that needs…