Tapestry · 2 weeks ago
Design Apprentice - Craftsperson 1
North Bergen, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad
$26/hr - $26/hrTapestry is a global house of brands committed to innovation and inclusivity. The Design Apprentice Program provides recent graduates or early career individuals the opportunity to collaborate with design teams, learning all aspects of the design process while supporting the Repair and Workshop Department with various tasks related to product repair.
ApparelFashionRetail
No H1B
Responsibilities
Upcraft Product (predominately leather handbags, Small leather goods and some knowledge of footwear and outerwear)
Sew; Stitch jointing
Edge painting (touch-ups product and edge paint new product)
Reinforcing, stitch or finish by hand and sewing machine
Repair, restore and upcraft items made from leather
Handcrafting skills
Leather cutting skills
Hardware removal and or application; Remove hardware, finishes, binding, zippers
Machine operating (e.g: skiving, splitting, folding, sewing, foot press, clicker etc..)
Receive/unbox and properly stage repairs from direct mail, Retail stores and Department stores
Evaluate and sort product into different categories as defined by Repairs Department guidelines
Evaluate and properly sort product into the correct repair batches
Enter all batches data into the system timely and accurately
Stage batched repairs accurately for the next step in the process
Pack/ship products as needed back to customer for non-repairable or as required by management
Support raw materials inventory as needed
Qualification
Required
Recent graduate or early career individual
Proficiency in Repair, Refurbish, Upcrafting, Recycling / Remaking
Upcraft Product (predominately leather handbags, Small leather goods and some knowledge of footwear and outerwear)
Sew; Stitch jointing
Edge painting (touch-ups product and edge paint new product)
Reinforcing, stitch or finish by hand and sewing machine
Repair, restore and upcraft items made from leather
Handcrafting skills
Leather cutting skills
Hardware removal and or application; Remove hardware, finishes, binding, zippers
Machine operating (e.g: skiving, splitting, folding, sewing, foot press, clicker etc.)
Receive/unbox and properly stage repairs from direct mail, Retail stores and Department stores
Evaluate and sort product into different categories as defined by Repairs Department guidelines
Evaluate and properly sort product into the correct repair batches
Enter all batches data into the system timely and accurately
Stage batched repairs accurately for the next step in the process
Pack/ship products as needed back to customer for non-repairable or as required by management
Support raw materials inventory as needed
Submit a portfolio (as either a PDF or website)
Complete the HireVue video interview
Be prepared to share your top three areas of interest along with your portfolio in your video interview
Benefits
Product discounts
Sample sales
Apprentice educational & social events
Company
Tapestry
Tapestry is a global house of brands that embraces the exploration of individuality.
Founded in 1941
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.13B2025-05-22Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2024-12-04Post Ipo Debt· $1.5B
2023-11-15Post Ipo Debt· $1.63B
Leadership Team
Joanne C. Crevoiserat
Chief Executive Officer
Scott Roe
Chief Operating Officer and CFO
Recent News
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