Assistant, Designer

Primary Purpose

We are looking for a creative and detail-driven jewelry designer to join our jewelry design team. You will help bring our seasonal jewelry vision to life — from initial concept to final sample — working closely with the senior design director and cross-functional partners to deliver pieces that are unmistakably Kate Spade.

• Support the jewelry design team through all stages of the design process, staying aligned with the seasonal design calendar.
• Participate in research of trends, materials, and techniques to create jewelry that feels fresh, playful, and authentically Kate Spade.
• Assist in creating and maintaining detailed spec sheets and technical packages, ensuring accuracy across all development stages.
• Assist in preparing and presenting seasonal mood boards and presentations to cross-functional partners.
• Maintain organized material libraries, component archives, and reference samples.

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, accessories design, jewelry design, or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• 0 + years experience in jewelry design, with technical knowledge in the field.
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and CAD rendering.
• Detail oriented, organized, and able to multi‑task.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and build strong interpersonal relationships.
• A genuine love of the Kate Spade brand and an excellent sense of taste and trend awareness.

$30.25 – $30.75 per hour

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid paternity and maternity leave
• Commuter benefits
• Disability insurance
• Tuition assistance

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.

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