Understand the Michael Kors aesthetic and translate it into appropriate product.
Partner alongside the Senior Design Director for entire product design process including market research, mood board creation, designing of styles and shoe constructions
Create Technical spec Packages for factories for initial lead constructions, technical awareness for prototypes correction and market samples fit reviews.
Provides recommendations regarding seasonal themes, edits to line, new concepts, trends, material novelties and logo treatments evolution
Provides insight regarding style of product during presentation.
Ensures that product is consistent with market trends as well as business strategy; interprets
international/domestic concepts and fashion trends as it relates to market demands, company image and business strategy.
Participate with team members on hardware conception and material research
Detail and cad for market samples
Partners with handbag designers to achieve consistency in product.
Meets independently with vendors.
Identifies opportunities for process improvement.
You'll Need to Have:
5+ years of design experience within accessories
Bachelor's Degree in Accessories or Footwear Design or a related field
Expert design and conceptual skills for footwear
Skills to multitask and manage competing calendar deadlines
Ability to work in a high volume and fast paced environment
Well rounded creative skills and sense of fashion
Ability to set a creative tone and to inspire ideas/new concepts; ability to conceptually visualize and build a line.
Ability to work in NYC office 4-5 days a week.
We'd Love to See:
Excellent sense of style and fashion awareness
In-depth knowledge of silhouettes, fabrication, color ways, construction techniques, leather and trim.
Excellent organizational, time management, communication and presentation skills.
Strong leadership skills.
MK Perks:
Generous Paid Time Off & Holiday Calendar
Summer Fridays
Internal Mobility Across Brands
Cross-brand Discount
Exclusive Employee Sales
Fav 5 Cards (MK Discount for friends and family)
401k Match
Paid Parental Leave
Thrive Wellness Program
Commuter Benefits
Gym Discounts
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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.
Compensation Range:
80,000.00 - 100,000.00 USD
Benefits
Vision insurance401(k)Parental leave
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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Michael Kors (capri) · NY Metro Area