Tory Burch Associate Designer, Handbags

Overview

We are an American luxury lifestyle brand, founded in 2004. Anchored in the casual elegance of American sportswear, Tory's design philosophy is defined by effortless silhouettes, innovative materials, eclectic juxtapositions of color, and the tension of past and present. The collections include ready-to-wear, handbags, footwear, accessories, jewelry, home and beauty.

Empowering women is the company's guiding principle, expressed through Tory's collections and reflected in the company culture as well as the work of the Tory Burch Foundation. Established in 2009, the Foundation provides women entrepreneurs in the United States with access to capital, education and community.

seeking a work environment where people are encouraged to dream, explore, discover and, as important, laugh together. If you re prepared to work hard, create impact, and have fun while doing it, we would love to have you join #Team Tory. Apply today!

When you join us, you re joining a global, purpose-led company on an exciting growth journey with an amazing culture and great benefits.

• Our culture is welcoming and inclusive -- everyone is empowered to make a difference.
• We have the best team in the world and believe in paying competitively and rewarding for high performance.
• Your overall well-being is important to us; we offer generous benefits to help you take care of your mental and physical health, create financial security, and achieve wellness in all areas of your life.
• We love seeing our employees wear our beautiful collections. You ll receive a generous employee discount and access to exclusive sample sales.
• We are invested in your professional growth - you ll have access to free executive coaching on-demand.
• We believe in the importance of giving back and you ll have many opportunities to do just that through the Tory Burch Foundation and paid volunteer days.

This role is tailored for you because The Associate Designer, Handbags supports the Accessories design team across multiple handbag families, working closely with Design leadership throughout the creative process from concept through design finalization. This role requires a highly organized, detail‑oriented designer with strong visual and technical skills, who thrives in a fast‑paced environment. The ideal candidate brings a thoughtful design sensibility, strong understanding of our brand aesthetic, and prior experience in handbag design aligned with the Tory Burch point of view.

• Work under the direction of the Sr. Designer and Design leadership to support the creation of elevated handbag designs; take clear direction and manage tasks to meet established timelines.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of seasonal design boards, concepts, and visual narratives.
• Produce sketches by hand and in Adobe Illustrator; create color CADs and clear visual assets to communicate design intent.
• Create accurate and well-organized tech packs in collaboration with Design leadership, ensuring sketches and construction details are thorough and aligned with creative direction.
• Support PLM data entry and upkeep, ensuring design information is current, organized, and easily accessible.
• Prepare and manage samples and protos for internal reviews and line presentations.
• Track design updates and revisions, ensuring alignment across sketches, CADs, and tech packs.
• Compile trend, runway, and competitive research, translating insights into brand‑right design ideas that align with the Tory Burch aesthetic.
• Maintain organized files and seasonal archives to support an efficient and consistent design workflow.

• 2+ years of experience in handbag industry, luxury experience a plus
• Bachelor s degree in fashion design or equivalent work experience
• High proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
• Strong illustrator skills, sketching, CAD'ing and spec'ing experience
• Must be able to build detailed and organized technical package (Tech pack)
• Passionate about design and willing to learn and take on new challenges
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Adaptability in a fast-paced environment, ability…