Associate Designer, Small Leather Goods – NYC, NY – Contract

Associate Designer, Small Leather Goods 

NYC, NY

Who You Are:

As the Associate Designer for SLGs of Women’s Accessories for Mainline and Outlet, you have a strong background in Small Leather Goods design. You are detail oriented, organized, have strong technical skills and the ability to multitask and manage competing calendar deadlines. You are collaborative, a strong communicator, results driven and thrive in a rapidly changing environment.

What You’ll Do:

Understand the Michael Kors aesthetic and translate it into the product.
Oversee seasonal conceptualization and creation of design concepts for Small Leather Goods for several channels: Mainline, Outlet, Cut Up, and GWP.
Ensure the product is appropriate for each channel (design, cost, function) and does not compete with similar product in another channel
Partner with HB Design to make sure SLGs tie back and follow for overall direction and details

Responsible for entire product design process including market research, mood board creation, designing, sketching, specing and function.
Oversee product from concept right up to production and communicate any changes to the appropriate cross-functional partners
Maintain a library of SLG specific seasonal product offerings, master specs, and design standards
Collaborate with Merchandising and Technical Design to finalize the line each season
Responsible for researching global markets to identify new trends, materials, novelty techniques, etc.
Ensure that product is consistent with market trends as well as business strategy; interpret international/domestic concepts and fashion trends as it relates to market demands, company image and business strategy.
 

You’ll Need to Have:

2-3 years of design experience within Small Leather Goods
Ability to work in the NYC office
Strong Technical Skills
Prolific Designer
Proficiency with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
Skills to multitask and manage competing calendar deadlines
The ability to set a creative tone and to inspire ideas/new concepts
The ability to conceptually visualize and build a line
Experience communicating the development with factories
Receipt of the COVID-19 vaccine is a requirement for this position, subject to applicable exemptions.
 

We’d Love to See:

Excellent sense of style and color
Excellent organizational, time management, communication, and presentation skills
 

MK Perks:

Generous Paid Time Off & Holiday Schedule
Summer Fridays
Internal mobility across Capri Brands (Michael Kors, Jimmy Choo, Versace)
Cross-brand Discount
Exclusive Employee Sales
Fav 5 Cards (MK Discount for friends and family)
401k Match
Paid Parental Leave
Thrive Wellness Program (seasonal in-office massages and more!)
Commuter Benefits
Gym Discounts

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