Associate Designer, Women’s Mainline Handbags

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Reporting to the Senior Designer of MMK Accessories, this position will assist in executing design concepts and managing day-to-day tasks.
• Understand the Michael Kors aesthetic and translate it into brand relevant product.
• Research competitors and luxury market brands, partake in design inspiration shopping trips and store visits.
• Follow up with overseas factories on a daily basis regarding tech packs, style updates, and new developments.
• Communicate updates and changes to cross functional teams (Production, Merchandising, Materials) as needed.
• Develop developing full-scale technical drawings and comprehensive specification sheets under senior's approval
• Proactively monitor project milestones and provide regular updates to the manager to support efficient workflow
• You'll Need to Have:
• 3-5 years design experience within accessories.
• Strong design and conceptual skills for Handbags
• Ability to create full scale technical specs utilizing CAD
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
• Experience communicating development with factories
• We'd Love to See
• Ability to hand sketch designs and sketch on Adobe Illustrator.
• Excellent sense of style and color.
• Strong knowledge of handbag construction in both leather and alternative non-leather materials.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills.
• Design school training such as accessories /industrial /product design
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• At Capri Holdings Limited, we are committed to providing a fair and accessible recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation for the interview or application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at CapriTalentAcquisition@CapriHoldings.com.
• 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.
• Compensation Range:
• 55,000.00 - 90,000.00 USD

Requirements

• An Associate level 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.

Additional Information

Michael Kors is always interested in hearing from talented, globally-minded individuals with a passion for fashion. If you enjoy working in a creative, fast-paced environment, then we would love to hear from you! -

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