Design Director, Specialty Accessories & Technical Design

Tapestry, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 155,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(K)

Paid Paternity and Maternity leave

Commuter Benefits

Disability insurance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Coach seeks a Design Director, Specialty Accessories in New York to shape the design vision for Women's, Men's, Runway, and Outlet collections, and oversee the Technical Design function for specialty accessories and special projects. The role leads the design team, balancing creativity, craftsmanship, and commercial relevance while upholding Coach's modern luxury standards.

Collaboration with Product Development, Merchandising, and Materials is essential to ensure quality, fit, and timely

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in accessories design and technical design with exposure to specialty, novelty, or small leather goods categories preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and align both creative and technical teams, bridging design vision with product execution to deliver innovative, high quality product.
• Experience working within an established global brand, balancing creative expression with commercial considerations.
• Previous experience mentoring or managing junior designers.
• Runway or elevated collection experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight across design and technical development, ensuring alignment between creative vision and product execution.
• Lead and develop the Specialty Accessories Design team and Technical Design team, fostering a culture that reflects Coach values of craftsmanship, authenticity, optimism, and modern luxury.
• Interpret brand narratives and runway concepts into expressive, wellconsidered accessories.
• Collaborate with Product Development, Merchandising, and Materials partners throughout the design process to support quality, functionality, cost, and timing.
• Participate in line reviews, proto and sample evaluations, providing clear and constructive design feedback.
• Mentor and support team, encouraging strong execution, curiosity, and professional growth.
• Communicate design intent clearly in crossfunctional and leadership presentations.

Skills

Accessories design

Technical design

Team leadership

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Accessories Design, or related work experience

Job description

Coach seeks a Design Director, Specialty Accessories in New York to shape the design vision for Women's, Men's, Runway, and Outlet collections, and oversee the Technical Design function for specialty accessories and special projects. The role leads the design team, balancing creativity, craftsmanship, and commercial relevance while upholding Coach's modern luxury standards.

Collaboration with Product Development, Merchandising, and Materials is essential to ensure quality, fit, and timely