Coach Design Associate, Knits

Coach; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Coach is a global fashion house founded in New York, renowned for its modern luxury knits and innovative design. The Design Associate, Knits will collaborate with senior designers to develop knit concepts, create flats and mockups, and manage line sheets in a fast-paced studio environment.

You will work with cross-functional partners in Merchandising and Product Development, supporting local development and maintaining the knitwear archive.

Qualifications

• Experience researching and developing knit designs from swatch to prototype.
• Strong timeline management to meet milestones and calendars.
• Create design flats and mockups using Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Prepare design cards with clear information for suppliers.
• Collaborate with Merchandising and Product Development.
• Manage seasonal line sheets.
• Support local development and materials library management.
• Assist with apprentice supervision and archive maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Senior Knitwear Designer on seasonally fashion-driven concepts.
• Research and develop knit designs from swatches to prototypes.
• Create flats and mockups using Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Prepare design cards for suppliers and ensure clear communication.
• Coordinate with Merchandising and Product Development.
• Manage seasonal line sheets and local development.

Skills

Knit design

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Team collaboration

Time management

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

Coach is a global fashion house founded in New York in 1941. Inspired by the vision of Creative Director Stuart Vevers and the inclusive and courageous spirit of our hometown, we make beautiful things, crafted to last-for you to be yourself in.

Coach is part of the Tapestry portfolio - a global house of brands committed to stretching what's possible.

A member of the Tapestry family, we are part of a global house of brands that has unwavering optimism and is committed to being innovative and wholly inclusive. Visit Our People page to learn more about Tapestry's commitment to equity, inclusion, and diversity.

Design Associate, Knits / New York, NY

Primary Purpose:

The Design Associate, Knits will collaborate on concepts each season that are fashion driven and reflective of the creative vision and Coach aesthetic. You will be a part of a dynamic, creative environment where you will collaborate with talented designers and cross-functional partners in the business.

The successful individual will leverage their proficiency in Design to...

• Partner with the Senior Knitwear Designer to research and develop knit designs from initial swatch development to first prototype.
• Responsible for timeline adherence, ensuring all products and seasonal concepts deliver to meet key milestones and calendar dates.
• Create design flats and creative mock ups using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Support on creation of design cards to pass clear information to suppliers.
• Partner cross-functionally with Merchandising and Product Development.
• Manage and distribute seasonal line sheets.
• Support in managing any local development.
• Manage apprentice and work together to maintain and organize the materials library and vintage knitwear archive.

The accomplished individual will possess...

• Will be organized with the ability to handle multiple priorities at once.
• Will be flexible with the ability to self-manage.
• Will have strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Will be a collaborative, team player with great initiative.
• Will have basic knit, embroidery skills and be able to be hands on when development requires it.