Designer, Outlet Handbags

Location: New York

Designer, Outlet Handbags### Designer, Outlet Handbags Apply:
Hybrid:
New York, New York, USA (Corporate Headquarters):
Full time:
Posted Yesterday:
JR20025

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.

Kate Spade New York 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. Visit Our People page to learn more about Tapestry's commitment to equity, inclusion, and diversity.
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* Job Title:

Designer, Outlet Handbags*
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Purpose:

The Designer, Handbags
** is responsible for conceptualizing, creating, and developing fashion driven handbag designs that are reflective of the creative vision and Kate Spade aesthetic. You will be part of a dynamic, creative environment where you will collaborate with talented designers and cross-functional partners in the business.

** The successful individual will leverage their proficiency in Handbag Design to...*
* * Participate in seasonal trend, market, and material research to support the overarching design concept.
* Assist the Senior Designer in managing the design process from conception through production
* Create and maintain detailed CADs and technical specification packages to accurately communicate design intent, construction details, and material usage to our factories and PD partners.
* Ensure that product is of high quality and consistent with market trends, as well as business strategy
* Work with technical design and product development partners to ensure design packages are complete and accurate
* Support the preparation of design presentations, mood boards, and visual tools for key milestone meetings.
* Collaborate with cross-functional partners in Merchandising, PD, Hardware Design, Tech Design, and Print Design teams to support the design process from concept through to final production.

** The accomplished individual will possess...
*** 4+ years design experience
* College degree in fashion design or a related field; a combination of education and work experience will be considered
* Experience designing handbags/leather goods
* Experience utilizing AI tools
* Strong computer knowledge, including adobe illustrator
* Strong ability to hand sketch
* Strong design and conceptual skills
* Strong sense of trends, style and color
* Knowledge of raw materials, as well as construction techniques
* Graphic design and experience working with prints a plus
* Strong communication and organizational skills
* Understanding of merchandising as it relates to sales and store environment  #LI-DL1 #LI-HYBRID
** 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.  
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