Design Assistant, Print

Coach is a global fashion house founded in New York in 1941. Inspired by the vision of Creative Director Stuart Vevers and the inclusive and courageous spirit of our hometown, we make beautiful things, crafted to last‑for you to be yourself in.

Coach 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.

Design Assistant, Print will work with the Senior Print Designer to help initiate concepts and create artwork for special projects, accessories, collaborations and in-store collateral across all design categories. You will be a part of a dynamic, creative environment where you will collaborate with talented designers and cross‑functional partners in the business.
The position reports to Senior Designer, Special Projects Print.

• Create prints and graphics through inspiring and highly creative research and ideas
• Ensure consistent alignment with design and brand vision
• Create CADs of prints for in‑house presentations
• Create artwork appropriately for the product, color separate and prepare in the correct format depending on factory requirements
• Create digital and physical presentation boards for meetings and ensure work is kept up to date
• Work proactively according to development calendar to stay ahead of timelines
• Partner with cross‑functional departments within design, product development, materials, merchandising, and legal teams
• Remain agile and adaptable, and available to support the wider Print Team when needed

• 1+ years of textile design work experience, in accessories & or apparel market
• Degree in Textile Design, Graphic Design, or related field
• Excellent hand sketching/painting and CAD skills
• Highly‑developed taste level and excellent color sense
• Must be highly proficient in Illustrator, Photoshop and relevant Adobe programs
• Good familiarity with trends, fashion and art history
• Ability to prioritize, multi‑task and work in a fast paced environment
• Ability to work independently and collaborate as a team
• Extremely organized and detail‑oriented
• Understanding and enthusiasm for the Coach brand

• Courage
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  Doesn't hold back anything that needs to be said; provides current, direct, complete, and  actionable  positive and corrective feedback to others; lets people know where they stand; faces up to people problems on any person or situation (not including direct reports) quickly and directly; is not afraid to take negative action when necessary.
• Creativity
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  Comes up with a lot of new and unique ideas; easily makes connections among previously unrelated notions; tends to be seen as original and value‑added in brainstorming settings.
• Customer Focus
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  Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first‑hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.
• Dealing with Ambiguity
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  Can effectively cope with change; can shift gears comfortably; can decide and act without having the total picture; isn't upset when things are up in the air; doesn't have to finish things before moving on; can comfortably handle risk and uncertainty.
• Drive for Results
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  Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom‑line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results.
• Interpersonal Savvy
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  Relates well to all kinds of people, up, down, and sideways, inside and outside the organization; builds appropriate rapport; builds constructive and effective relationships; uses diplomacy and tact; can diffuse even high‑tension situations comfortably.
• Learning on the Fly
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  Learns quickly when facing new problems; a relentless and versatile learner; open to change; analyzes both successes and failures for clues to…