ASSOCIATE DESIGNER - Novelty Graphics
Overview:
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 over 168 retail shops and outlet stores across the United States and more than 87 shops internationally. 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.
Responsibilities:
- Design graphics and illustrations for all product categories, including apparel, handbags, scarves, sleepwear, kids, phone-cases and jewelry.
- Work collaboratively with Senior Manager to conceive seasonal product offerings
- Research design trends to ensure our design work is modern and on-trend
- Understand the brand and translate that into product ideas and graphics
- Manage cross-category design changes throughout season
- Prepare technical files to pass to CAD team for printing
- Support team members where needed and requested
Qualifications:
- Strong graphic design skills and aesthetic
- Highly creative
- Excellent typography skills
- Illustration skills a plus
- Strong execution and project management
- Works collaboratively, efficiently and has clear communication skills
- Mac proficiency
- Expert level in Adobe CS applications: photoshop, illustrator
- Product design experience is a plus
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and remain flexible
- Positive attitude
- Detail oriented and organized
- Bachelors degree in communication design or similar
- 3-5 years of experience
Kate Spade & Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran