Senior Associate, Talent Acquisition, Design and Creative

Primary Purpose

The Senior Associate, Talent Acquisition – Design & Creative is responsible for end‑to‑end recruiting for design and creative roles across Coach, Kate Spade, and Tapestry. This position blends a strong fashion and design point of view with data‑informed recruiting, proactive pipelining, and employer branding, while occasionally supporting creative‑adjacent roles as business needs evolve.

Location:

New York City headquarters (hybrid: 3 days/week in office, Tuesday‑Thursday). Reports to the Director, Talent Acquisition.

• Proactively source and engage talent for design and creative roles and flex across additional departments beyond creative as business needs require
• Leverage knowledge of the fashion and design landscape to identify where emerging talent comes from—brands, studios, schools, and alternative creative pathways
• Build and maintain pipelines across multiple disciplines and brands

• Review design portfolios with a discerning eye, assessing skills and brand alignment.
• Work closely with design leaders to assess brand fit, creative strength, and readiness

• Identify and map non‑traditional fashion and design schools to uncover hidden talent and expand access to underrepresented designers
• Support outreach strategies that allow us to engage talent early in their creative journey

• Analyze applicant and pipeline data (schools, majors, sourcing channels, conversion trends) to inform strategy
• Support employer branding efforts specific to the design community, highlighting internal and external creative talent
• Partner on content, storytelling, and social platforms that showcase our design culture, programs, and creative community
• Support research and initiatives that elevate and connect designers across Coach and Kate Spade

• 3+ years of Talent Acquisition experience, with a strong preference for recruiting within fashion, design, or creative disciplines
• Demonstrated experience reviewing creative portfolios and assessing design talent
• A strong point of view on fashion, design, and creative trends
• Proven ability to proactively source passive candidates and build long‑term pipelines
• Experience partnering with schools, institutions, and/or external organizations to support early career or emerging talent
• Comfort navigating ambiguity in a fast‑moving, creative environment
• A collaborative, relationship‑driven approach with strong judgment and follow‑through
• Strong understanding of ATS and sourcing tools
• Advanced Excel skills, including data analysis and pivot tables preferred
• Canva proficiency to support employer branding, presentations, and talent‑facing content – preferred

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

Base Pay Range: $80,000.00 – $90,000.00

Tapestry, Inc. is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and we pride ourselves on hiring and developing the best people. All employment decisions are based on the applicant’s or employee’s qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position and are made without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, 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