Designer, Soft Accessories NY

Designer, Soft Accessories

Kate Spade

Since its launch in 1993 with a collection of six essential handbags, Kate Spade New York has always been colorful, bold, and optimistic. Today, it is a global lifestyle brand that designs extraordinary things for the everyday, delivering seasonal collections of handbags, ready-to-wear, jewelry, footwear, home décor, and more. Known for its rich heritage and unique brand DNA, Kate Spade New York offers a distinctive point of view and celebrates communities of women around the globe who live their perfectly imperfect lifestyles.

Kate Spade New York 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.

• 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)
• 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.

• 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
• an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered

Kate Spade 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 the 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.

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 or e

BASE PAY RANGE $76,000.00 TO $95,000.00 Annually
* Tapestry will comply with minimum wage requirements and any other applicable pay laws based on city, county, and state regulations.

Nearest Major Market: Manhattan
Nearest Secondary Market: New York City
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