kate spade new york · 6 hours ago
Designer, Soft Accessories
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$76K/yr - $95K/yr
5+ years expKate Spade New York is a global lifestyle brand known for its colorful and bold designs. The Designer, Soft Accessories will be responsible for collaborating with licensee design teams, upholding design integrity, researching trends, and managing design projects throughout the development process.
Fashion
Responsibilities
Be the key interface with the licensee design teams to carryout seasonal design and brand direction
Uphold design integrity and brand standards throughout the entire development process
Research seasonal trends and keep up-to-date on market competition
Support Design Director in creating seasonal trend inspiration presentations
Responsible for department project management (timeline adherence, ensuring all licensees and product meet key milestones and final calendar dates)
Manage preparation for design meetings; conduct follow-up
Collaborate closely with the Art Department; provide Art Department with seasonal artwork needs and oversee to final pass-off to the licensees or factory
Partner with licensees and merchandising teams throughout the design cycle
Initiate cross-collaboration with in-house design teams (Handbags, RTW, Jewelry, Shoes, Home) to collect and share design assets and seasonal direction (designs, swatches, hardware) with licensees
Manage communication of internal design priorities and changes throughout season (at sketch review, proto review and market sample review) to direct team and the licensees
Initiate project requests and oversee to final approval (with art department, hardware, editorial, legal teams)
Maintain seasonal boards and design libraries, by category
Qualification
Required
5+ years Fashion industry experience
Ability to work in fast-paced environment
Strong organizational skills and deadline management
Highly proficient skill within Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop
an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
Preferred
Experience in Accessory and RTW experience preferred
Experience in high fashion, including market trends, design, and luxe raw materials
Diverse set of experience across design categories, as well as strong construction knowledge
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401 (K)
Paid Paternity and Maternity leave
Commuter Benefits
Disability insurance
Tuition assistance
Company
kate spade new york
since our launch in 1993 with six essential handbags, we’ve always stood for optimistic femininity.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Clarice W. Dowdle
CEO
Liz Fraser
CEO & Brand President
Recent News
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