Assistant Designer - Handbags

Crisp color, graphic prints and playful sophistication are the hallmarks of Kate Spade & Company. From handbags and clothing to jewelry, fashion accessories, fragrance, eyewear, shoes, swimwear, home decor, desk accessories, stationery, tabletop and gifts, our exuberant approach to the everyday encourages personal style with a dash of incandescent charm. We call it living colorfully.

Kate Spade & Company has more than 450 specialty and outlet shops in 47 countries around the world.  Our colorful products are sold worldwide, in every time zone and on every continent. Whether in San Francisco, Sao Paulo or Shanghai, our shops are always warm and inviting.

Welcome to Kate Spade & Company.

• Assist team in preparing for development of handbag collection
• Archive and document seasonal trend research
• Assist design manager in creating and updating assigned specs, building technical skills
• Partner with manager to develop computer & hand sketching skills to execute thumbnails and full scale product elements, including handbag, SLG, and hardware views
• Learn how to build group concepts
• Partner and communicate with cross functional teams as needed
• Organize and maintain seasonal materials for team: seasonal decks, factory specs, color palettes, etc
• Archive samples and references; track inspiration samples
• Maintain organization of design workspace
• Assist preparing/creating presentation boards for milestone meetings
• Executing CADS and mock-ups as needed

• Detail oriented
• Strong technical drawing abilities; hand sketching abilities & illustrator proficiency
• Strong sense of color and graphics
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Highly creative with refined taste level
• Knowledge of construction a plus
• Minimum 1-2 years experience
• Bachelor’s degree or AAS in fashion design or related field

Kate Spade & Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran

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