Since its launch in 1993 with a collection of six essential handbags, Kate Spade New York has always been colorful, bold, and optimistic. Today, it is a global lifestyle brand that designs extraordinary things for the everyday, delivering seasonal collections of handbags, ready-to-wear, jewelry, footwear, home décor, and more. Known for its rich heritage and unique brand DNA, Kate Spade New York offers a distinctive point of view and celebrates communities of women around the globe who live their perfectly imperfect lifestyles.
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Job Title: Designer, Outlet Handbags
Primary Purpose: The Designer, Handbags is responsible for conceptualizing, creating, and developing fashion driven handbag designs that are reflective of the creative vision and Kate Spade aesthetic. You will be part of a dynamic, creative environment where you will collaborate with talented designers and cross-functional partners in the business.
The successful individual will leverage their proficiency in Handbag Design to...
Participate in seasonal trend, market, and material research to support the overarching design concept.
Assist the Senior Designer in managing the design process from conception through production
Create and maintain detailed CADs and technical specification packages to accurately communicate design intent, construction details, and material usage to our factories and PD partners.
Ensure that product is of high quality and consistent with market trends, as well as business strategy
Work with technical design and product development partners to ensure design packages are complete and accurate
Support the preparation of design presentations, mood boards, and visual tools for key milestone meetings.
Collaborate with cross-functional partners in Merchandising, PD, Hardware Design, Tech Design, and Print Design teams to support the design process from concept through to final production.
The accomplished individual will possess...
4+ years design experience
College degree in fashion design or a related field; a combination of education and work experience will be considered
Experience designing handbags/leather goods
Experience utilizing AI tools
Strong computer knowledge, including adobe illustrator
Strong ability to hand sketch
Strong design and conceptual skills
Strong sense of trends, style and color
Knowledge of raw materials, as well as construction techniques
Graphic design and experience working with prints a plus
Strong communication and organizational skills
Understanding of merchandising as it relates to sales and store environment
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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…