Design Associate, Knits

Tapestry
New York
Full timeUSD 70,000 - 80,000 annuallyFunction: Design (Product/UX/UI/Visual)Experience: 2-4 yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Organized","Self-management","Interpersonal","Communication","Collaborative"]

Collaborate each season on knitwear concepts aligned with the Coach aesthetic. Partner with the Senior Knitwear Designer from swatch development through first prototype, manage timelines to hit milestone dates, and create design flats and creative mockups using Adobe tools. Support supplier-facing design cards, manage seasonal line sheets, assist local development, and help maintain a materials library and vintage knitwear archive while working closely with Merchandising and Product Development.

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Design Associate, Knits

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Job Summary

Collaborate each season on knitwear concepts aligned with the Coach aesthetic. Partner with the Senior Knitwear Designer from swatch development through first prototype, manage timelines to hit milestone dates, and create design flats and creative mockups using Adobe tools. Support supplier-facing design cards, manage seasonal line sheets, assist local development, and help maintain a materials library and vintage knitwear archive while working closely with Merchandising and Product Development.
Location: New York
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Design (Product/UX/UI/Visual)
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Partner with the Senior Knitwear Designer to research and develop knit designs from swatches through first prototypes.
  • •Ensure timeline adherence so products and seasonal concepts meet key milestones and calendar dates.
  • •Create design flats and creative mockups using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
  • •Support creation of design cards to pass clear information to suppliers.
  • •Manage and distribute seasonal line sheets, support local development, and help manage the materials library and vintage knitwear archive.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 70,000 - 80,000 annually
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVision401kPaid LeaveCommuter BenefitsDisability InsuranceTuition Assistance

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s Degree in Design or related field.
  • •2–4 years’ experience in knits design.
  • •Knowledge of knits construction, including gauges, stitches, and yarns.
  • •Strong working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, plus Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • •Proven ability to sketch and spec, with strong color sense.
Experience:2-4 yearsFashionKnitwearLuxury retail
Education:Bachelor's in Design
Skills:OrganizedSelf-managementInterpersonalCommunicationCollaborative
Tech Stack:Adobe IllustratorAdobe PhotoshopMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelPointCarre

Company Brief

Tapestry
Global luxury fashion group that owns and operates brands including Coach, Kate Spade, and Stuart Weitzman. Designs, markets, and sells handbags, accessories, footwear, and apparel through retail and wholesale channels.
Industry: Luxury Goods
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 5M to 10M
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: New York City, United States
Founded: 2017
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