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About the Role
The Design Associate, Knits will collaborate on concepts each season that are fashion driven and reflective of the creative vision and Coach aesthetic. You will be part of a dynamic, creative environment where you will collaborate with talented designers and cross-functional partners in the business.
Responsibilities
- Partner with the Senior Knitwear Designer to research and develop knit designs from initial swatch development to first prototype.
- Responsible for timeline adherence, ensuring all products and seasonal concepts deliver to meet key milestones and calendar dates.
- Create design flats and creative mock ups using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
- Support on creation of design cards to pass clear information to suppliers.
- Partner cross-functionally with Merchandising and Product Development.
- Manage and distribute seasonal line sheets.
- Support in managing any local development.
- Manage apprentice and work together to maintain and organize the materials library and vintage knitwear archive.
Requirements
- Will be organized with the ability to handle multiple priorities at once.
- Will be flexible with the ability to self-manage.
- Will have strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Will be a collaborative, team player with great initiative.
- Will have basic knit, embroidery skills and be able to be hands on when development requires it.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Design or related field
- 2 - 4 years’ experience in knits design, a must.
- Knowledge of knits construction, familiarity with gauges, stiches, yarns as must.
- Strong working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Knowledge of design software PointCarre a bonus.
- Proven ability to sketch and spec.
- Strong color sense.
- Fashion/luxury brand experience, a plus.
Skills
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Photoshop
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- PointCarre
- Sketching
- Spec development
- Knit construction
- Embroidery
Location
- New York, NY
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 2 - 4 years
Education Level
- Bachelor’s Degree in Design or related field
Salary/Compensations
- $70,000.00-$80,000.00
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401 (K)
- Paid Paternity and Maternity leave
- Commuter Benefits
- Disability insurance
- Tuition assistance
About the Company
- Coach is a global fashion house founded in New York in 1941. Inspired by the vision of Creative Director Stuart Vevers and the inclusive and courageous spirit of our hometown, we make beautiful things, crafted to last—for you to be yourself in.
- Coach 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.
Equal Opportunity
- Coach. 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.
- 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 employeerelations@tapestry.com