Associate Designer, Small Leather Goods

apartmentMICHAEL KORS placeNew York scheduleFull-time calendar_month 

What You'll Do:

  • Understand the Michael Kors aesthetic and translate it into the product.
  • Oversee seasonal conceptualization and creation of design concepts for Small Leather Goods for several channels: Mainline, Outlet, Cut Up, and GWP.
  • Ensure the product is appropriate for each channel (design, cost, function) and does not compete with similar product in another channel
  • Partner with HB Design to make sure SLGs tie back and follow for overall direction and details
  • Responsible for entire product design process including market research, mood board creation, designing, sketching, specing and function.
  • Oversee product from concept right up to production and communicate any changes to the appropriate cross-functional partners
  • Maintain a library of SLG specific seasonal product offerings, master specs, and design standards
  • Collaborate with Merchandising and Technical Design to finalize the line each season
  • Responsible for researching global markets to identify new trends, materials, novelty techniques, etc.
  • Ensure that product is consistent with market trends as well as business strategy; interpret international/domestic concepts and fashion trends as it relates to market demands, company image and business strategy.
If you enjoy working in a creative, fast-paced environment, then we would love to hear from you!
  • Who You Are:
As the Associate Designer for SLGs of Women's Accessories for Mainline and Outlet, you have a strong background in Small Leather Goods design. You are detail oriented, organized, have strong technical skills and the ability to multitask and manage competing calendar deadlines.

You are collaborative, a strong communicator, results driven and thrive in a rapidly changing environment.

You'll Need to Have:

  • 2-3 years of design experience within Small Leather Goods
  • Ability to work in the NYC office
  • Strong Technical Skills
  • Prolific Designer
  • Proficiency with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
  • Skills to multitask and manage competing calendar deadlines
  • The ability to set a creative tone and to inspire ideas/new concepts
  • The ability to conceptually visualize and build a line
  • Experience communicating the development with factories
  • Receipt of the COVID-19 vaccine is a requirement for this position, subject to applicable exemptions.

We'd Love to See:

  • Excellent sense of style and color
  • Excellent organizational, time management, communication, and presentation skills
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