Associate Designer, Mainline Accessories

Who You Are:

An Associate level, prolific Designer with focused knowledge and experience in Women’s Handbag design. You are an energetic and collaborative individual with a strong sense of trend awareness and industry knowledge. You are detail oriented and thrive in a rapidly changing environment.

What You’ll Do:

• Research competitors and luxury market brands, partake in design inspiration shopping trips and store visits.
• Understand the Michael Kors aesthetic and translate it into brand relevant product.
• Oversee product from concept right up to production and communicate any changes to the appropriate cross-functional partners
• 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.
• Responsible for entire product design process including market research, mood board creation, designing, sketching, specing and function.
• Aid in the design and development of the Women’s Mainline Handbag collection through market research, trend analysis, sketching designs, coloring CADS and building comprehensive full scale specs.
• Follow up with overseas factories on a daily basis regarding tech packs, style updates, and new developments.

You’ll Need to Have:

• The ability to set a creative tone and to inspire ideas/new concepts
• Experience communicating the development with factories
• Ability to create full scale technical specs utilizing CAD
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accessories Design or Equivalent
• Proficiency with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
• Strong Technical Skills
• 2-3 years of design experience within Handbags and/or Accessories
• The ability to conceptually visualize and build a line
• Ability to work in the NYC office 3-4 days a week
• Prolific Designer
• Skills to multitask and manage competing calendar deadlines

We’d Love to See:

• Ability to hand sketch designs and sketch on Adobe Illustrator.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of handbag construction in both leather and alternative non-leather materials.
• Design school training.
• Excellent sense of style and color.

MK Perks:

• 401k Match
• Exclusive Employee Sales
• Commuter Benefits
• Cross-brand Discount
• Summer Fridays
• Thrive Wellness Program (seasonal in-office massages and more!)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Gym Discounts
• Fav 5 Cards (MK Discount for friends and family)
• Internal mobility across Capri Brands (Michael Kors, Jimmy Choo, Versace)
• Generous Paid Time Off & Holiday Schedule

At Capri, we are all responsible for creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We try to inspire change and growth within each other and believe success is a result that comes from our differences. Capri is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusivity regardless of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally-recognized protected basis prohibited by applicable law. M/D/F/V

In compliance with certain Pay Transparency laws, employers are required to disclose a salary range. The salary for this position will vary based on role requirements, skill set and years of experience.

$60,000-$100,000