Associate Designer, Small Leather Goods
MICHAEL KORS New York Full-time
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.
- Who You Are:
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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