Designer, Hardware Outlet

Location: New York

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.

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Job Title:

Designer, Hardware Outlet Primary

Purpose:

In this role you will work with the hardware team to create design sketches, technical drawings and create sample comments specifically for hardware in the following categories: outlet handbags / SLGs and shoes.

The successful individual will leverage their proficiency in Design  the key interface with 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

Responsible for department project management (timeline adherence, ensuring all product meet key milestones and final calendar dates)
Manage preparation for design meetings; conduct follow-up independently

Initiate cross-collaboration with in-house HW design teams (Handbags, RTW, Jewelry, Shoes) to collect and share design assets and seasonal direction.

Initiate project requests and oversee to final approval

Maintain HW design libraries and tools for Leather Goods and Shoe Design to reference

The accomplished individual will possess...5-7+ years Fashion industry experience

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

Detail oriented, strong organizational skills and deadline management

Highly adaptable and an exceptional communicator

Highly proficient skill within Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and knowledge in 3D programs such as AutoCAD , graphite vellum and Rhino is a plus Experience in hardware construction especially in handbags and preferably someone who has industrial or product design related background.

Our Competencies for All Employees Courage :
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 :
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 :
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 :
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 :
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 :
Relates well to all kinds of people, up, down, and sideways, inside and outside the…