Associate Designer, Women's Handbags at Michael Kors

, , United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Sep, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Handbag Design, Trend Awareness, Market Research, Sketching, CAD, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Technical Specs, Communication, Time Management, Organizational Skills, Detail Oriented, Collaborative, Fashion Knowledge, Leather Construction, Non-Leather Materials

Industry

Retail Apparel and Fashion

Description

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! — Who You Are: An Associate level, prolific 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. What You’ll Do: 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 — At Capri, we are all responsible for creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We try to inspire change and growth within each other and believe success is a result that comes from our differences. Capri is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusivity regardless of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally-recognized protected basis prohibited by applicable law. M/D/F/V At Capri Holdings Limited, our commitment to inclusivity and accessibility begins with the candidate experience. If you require a reasonable accommodation for the interview or application process, please contact our Diversity and Inclusion team at CapriDiversityandInclusion@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: $0.00-$0.00 Michael Kors is a world-renowned, award-winning designer of luxury accessories and ready-to-wear. His namesake company, established in 1981, currently produces a range of products under Michael Kors Collection, Michael Kors, and Michael Kors Mens, including accessories, ready-to-wear, footwear, watches, jewelry, and a full line of fragrance products. Michael Kors stores are operated in the most prestigious cities in the world, including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, London, Milan, Paris, Dubai, Seoul, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Rio de Janeiro. In addition, Michael Kors operates digital flagships across North America, Europe, and Asia, offering customers a seamless omnichannel experience. At the center of it all is a designer who has created an enduring and iconic luxury lifestyle brand with a distinctive point of view and global reach. Michael Kors has a sharp focus on providing his customers with accessories and clothes that are consistently polished, chic, relaxed, and glamorous. Kors has also been the recipient of numerous industry awards and accolades within the fashion industry. The fashion designer also focuses on giving back. For more than 35 years he has been a passionate supporter of God’s Love We Deliver, a New York-based non-profit organization that cooks and delivers nutritious meals to people living with serious illnesses in and around New York City. In 2013, in a move to broaden his philanthropic efforts, Michael Kors launched “Watch Hunger Stop,” partnering with the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) to help fight world hunger. Proceeds from annual special-edition products and other targeted initiatives help provide food to children through WFP’s school meals program. To date, Michael Kors has helped WFP deliver over 35 million meals (and counting) to hungry children. For more information on how Capri Holdings Group uses your personal data, please see our Applicant Privacy Notice.

Responsibilities

Aid in the design and development of the Women’s Mainline Handbag collection through various tasks including market research and sketching designs. Communicate updates and changes to cross-functional teams and follow up with overseas factories regarding tech packs and style updates.