Associate Technical Designer, Mainline, Handbags/Leathergoods

Kate Spade New York, a global lifestyle brand, is looking for a Handbag Design Specialist to work collaboratively with Design, PD, and Merchandising teams. The successful individual will leverage... Responsible for working with the Design, PD, and Merchandising teams to understand deliverables and meet deadlines for creating and passing product specs for all stages of development – concept through production. Proto rounds – work collaboratively with the designer to ensure that all specs created reflect the intentions of that designer. Ensure accuracy of all information captured in specs by self-checking sketches & dimensions. Final Bulk Pass Off – Assist Tech Designer & Sr Tech Designer in executing final product spec updates and corrections for that season, ensuring that any and all changes to the product after market are approved by the design team. Assist in making sure that product specs are consistent across all factories and all seasons. Assist in the review and correction of post-market samples. Assist in the creation & maintenance of digital Design detail & standards libraries. Assist in research of product functionality trends across market. Assist in CAD & artwork creation in Illustrator & Photoshop, as needed. The accomplished individual will possess... Strong communication and email skills. Detailed note-taking & organizational skills. Construction knowledge preferred. Flexibility to work in-office, as needed, based on development calendar. An outstanding professional will have... Minimum 2-4 years experience. College degree in fashion design or a related field. Illustrator and Photoshop experience required. Substance 3D experience a plus. Raspberry AI, Adobe Firefly AI, or other product Design AI experience a plus. Microsoft Excel experience a plus. 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 organization; builds appropriate rapport; builds constructive and effective relationships; uses diplomacy and tact; can diffuse even high-tension situations comfortably. Learning on the Fly : Learns quickly when facing new problems; a relentless and versatile learner; open to change; analyzes both successes and failures for clues to improvement; experiments and will try anything to find solutions; enjoys the challenge of unfamiliar tasks; quickly grasps the essence and the underlying structure of anything. Our Competencies for All People Managers Strategic Agility : Sees ahead clearly; can anticipate future consequences and trends accurately; has broad knowledge and perspective; is future oriented; can articulate paint credible pictures and visions of possibilities and likelihoods; can create competitive and breakthrough strategies and plans. Developing Direct Reports and Others : Provides challenging and stretching tasks and assignments; holds frequent development discussions; is aware of each person's career goals; constructs compelling development plans and executes them; pushes people to accept developmental moves; will take on those who need help and further development; cooperates with the developmental system in the organization; is a people builder. Building Effective Teams : Blends people into teams when needed; creates strong morale and spirit in their team; shares wins and successes; fosters open dialogue; lets people finish and be responsible for their work; defines success in terms of the whole team; creates a feeling of belonging in the team. Kate Spade is an equal‑opportunity and affirmative action employer. All employment decisions are based on the applicant’s or employee’s qualifications relative to the position requirements, without regard to protected characteristics. Base Pay Range: $64,350.00‑$78,700.00 Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision insurance, 401(k), Paid Paternity and Maternity leave, Commuter Benefits, Disability insurance, Tuition assistance, and more. Please refer to our U.S. Corporate Compensation & Benefits for a complete list. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) – Tapestry, Inc. will provide reasonable accommodations. For assistance, contact Tapestry People Services at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr kate spade new york