Design Associate, Cut & Sew

Company: Tapestry, Inc.
Location: New York
Posted on: February 1, 2025

Job Description:

Design Associate, Cut & SewCoachNew York, NY, USCoach is a global fashion house founded in New York in 1941. Inspired by the vision of Creative Director Stuart Vevers and the inclusive and courageous spirit of our hometown, we make beautiful things, crafted to last-for you to be yourself in.Primary Purpose: The Design Associate, cut and sew will collaborate on concepts each season that are fashion driven and reflective of the creative vision and Coach aesthetic. You will be a 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 Design to:

• Partner with Design team to create and refine cut and sew designs from conception to first prototype
• Responsible for upholding design integrity throughout the entire development process
• Help organize presentation boards and assist in the preparation of meetings
• Responsible for department timeline adherence, ensuring all products and seasonal concepts deliver through to meet key milestones and final calendar dates
• Partner cross-functionally with Merchandising and Product Development
• Create design flats using Adobe Illustrator and assist in spec drawingsThe accomplished individual will possess:
  • Must be organized with the ability to handle multiple priorities at once
  • Must be flexible with the ability to self-manage
  • Must have strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Must be a collaborative, team player with great initiativeAn outstanding professional will have:
    • 3+ years' experience in ready-to-wear design
    • Experience in cut and sew category preferred
    • Highly proficient skill within Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop
    • Proven ability to sketch and spec
    • Knowledge of cut and sew garment construction
    • Fashion/luxury brand experience, a plusOur 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.
      • Creativity: Comes up with a lot of new and unique ideas; easily makes connections among previously unrelated notions.
      • Customer Focus: Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers.
      • Dealing with Ambiguity: Can effectively cope with change; can shift gears comfortably; can decide and act without having the total picture.
      • Drive for Results: Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers.
      • Interpersonal Savvy: Relates well to all kinds of people, up, down, and sideways, inside and outside the organization.
      • Learning on the Fly: Learns quickly when facing new problems; a relentless and versatile learner.Coach is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and we pride ourselves on hiring and developing the best people. All employment decisions are based on the applicant's or employee's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration.
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