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Coach · 1 day ago

Design Associate, Women's Outlet Bags

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$80K/yr - $85K/yr

2+ years exp

Coach is a global fashion house founded in New York, committed to innovation and inclusivity. The Design Associate for Women’s Outlet Bags will contribute to the design process by collaborating with the Design team and cross-functional partners, focusing on translating brand aesthetics into product designs and preparing technical specifications.

ApparelFashionLifestyleRetail

Responsibilities

Understand the Coach brand aesthetic and translate it into silhouettes and seasonal design concepts

Research current and vintage global markets to identify trends, silhouettes, product functionality, novelty techniques, hardware, materials, and detailing

Sketch product newness in Adobe Illustrator, understanding scale, construction and brand standards

Render colored illustrations (CADs) in Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator for all product seasonally

Prepare technical specs and design cards for silhouettes and platform newness under tight deadlines

Maintain file organization in shared digital libraries

Prepare digital and physical sketch presentations for milestone meetings and oversee organization of the design studio and shared spaces

Partner daily with Senior Design, Technical Design, Material, Product Development and Merchandising partners both within New York and overseas

Uphold Coach design integrity

Adhere to all deadlines proactively in a fast paced environment