Associate Technical Designer, Outlet, Handbags

Job Title:

Associate Technical Designer

Report to:
Technical Design or Senior Technical Designer

The Associate Technical Designer is responsible for assisting the design team in all aspects of the design process and providing support as needed. They will be responsible for working with Design, Product Development, & Merchandising teams to meet deadlines for creating and passing product specs for all stages of development – concept through production.

• Work with the Design, PD, and Merchandising teams to understand deliverables and meet deadlines for creating and passing product specs for all stages of development - concept through production.
• Proto rounds – collaborate with the designer to ensure that all specs created reflect the intentions of that designer. Ensure accuracy of all information captured in specs by self-checking sketches & dimensions.
• Final Bulk Pass Off – Assist Tech Designer & Sr Tech Designer in executing final product spec updates and corrections for that season, ensuring that any and all changes to the product after market are approved by the design team.
• Assist in ensuring that product specs are consistent across all factories and all seasons.
• Assist in the review and correction of post-market samples.
• Assist in the creation & maintenance of digital Design detail & standards libraries.
• Assist in research of product functionality trends across market.
• Assist in CAD & artwork creation in Illustrator & Photoshop, as needed.

• Strong communication and email skills.
• Detailed note taking & organizational skills.
• Construction knowledge preferred.
• Flexibility to work in‑office, as needed, based on development calendar.

• Minimum 2‑4 years experience.
• College degree in fashion design or a related field.
• Illustrator and Photoshop experience required.
• Substance 3D experience a plus.
• Raspberry AI, Adobe Firefly AI, or other product Design AI experience a plus.
• Microsoft Excel experience a plus.

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 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 1‑855‑566‑9264 or e

$64,350.00 – $78,700.00

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(K)
• Paid Paternity and Maternity leave
• Commuter Benefits
• Disability insurance
• Tuition assistance