Senior Designer, Licensing

Michael Kors (USA) Inc; United States; On-site; USD 105,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Kors is seeking a senior design professional to lead licensed accessory product development from ideation to approval. You will interpret the brand’s aesthetic across watches, jewelry, eyewear, belts and kids’ accessories by season, aligning design priorities with licensing partners.

You will manage color, print, and market trends while collaborating with Global Licensing to ensure design viability and commercial impact across categories.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years design experience within aspirational luxury or luxury goods industry.
• Licensing experience preferred.
• Hardware, Accessories, Color, Print and Graphic Design experience.
• Experience in high fashion, including market trends, design, and luxe raw materials.
• Diverse set of experience across design categories, as well as strong construction knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Translate the Michael Kors aesthetic into licensed products; oversee the seasonal conceptualization and creation across licensed categories.
• Interpret seasonal color palettes and print assortments in line with the Creative Director’s direction; manage seasonal print, design, and product libraries by category.
• Research global markets for emerging trends, materials, and techniques to inform product innovation.
• Act as the in-house expert on category trends and competitive landscape; lead seasonal trend presentations and contribute to seasonal themes, line edits, and new product concepts.
• Manage the licensed product design process, including market research, mood board development, product reviews, and communication with licensees.
• Serve as the key liaison with licensed partner design teams.
• Provide seasonal brand direction, manage day-to-day design and development needs, and ensure alignment across all touchpoints.
• Coordinate with internal design teams (handbags, footwear, RTW) to align seasonal concepts and prototypes across categories.
• Manage and adhere to design/development calendars with both internal and external partners; prepare for and follow up on all design meetings.
• Ensure timely feedback and approvals on all licensee-submitted designs and product samples.
• Ensure all licensed products meet brand standards for quality, design integrity, and product identification (hardware, labels, logos, trims, etc.).
• Partner with the Global Licensing team on seasonal development calendars, line extensions, process improvements, and potential new business opportunities.
• Lead seasonal hindsight reviews with internal and external stakeholders to inform future strategy and product development.

Skills

Design experience

Licensing experience

Hardware design

Color design

Print design

Graphic design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Design, Art, or related field

Job 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:

You will manage and inspire the creative process of Michael Kors licensed accessory products from product ideation through final approval.

You will partner with the in-house Accessories Design team to interpret the seasonal category concept, print and color for licensed watches, jewelry, eyewear, belts & kids’ accessories, by season and to ensuring the brand message and inspiration translate to finish product.

You will also partner closely with the Global Licensing team to find alignment on design priorities for each category that meet the needs of all stakeholders, balancing design vision with commercial needs.

What You’ll Do:

• Translate the Michael Kors aesthetic into licensed products; oversee the seasonal conceptualization and creation across licensed categories.
• Interpret seasonal color palettes and print assortments in line with the Creative Director’s direction; manage seasonal print, design, and product libraries by category.
• Research global markets for emerging trends, materials, and techniques to inform product innovation.
• Act as the in-house expert on category trends and competitive landscape; lead seasonal trend presentations and contribute to seasonal themes, line edits, and new product concepts.
• Manage the licensed product design process, including market research, mood board development, product reviews, and communication with licensees.
• Serve as the key liaison with licensed partner design teams.
• Provide seasonal brand direction, manage day-to-day design and development needs, and ensure alignment across all touchpoints.
• Coordinate with internal design teams (handbags, footwear, RTW) to align seasonal concepts and prototypes across categories.
• Manage and adhere to design/development calendars with both internal and external partners; prepare for and follow up on all design meetings.
• Ensure timely feedback and approvals on all licensee-submitted designs and product samples.
• Ensure all licensed products meet brand standards for quality, design integrity, and product identification (hardware, labels, logos, trims, etc.).
• Partner with the Global Licensing team on seasonal development calendars, line extensions, process improvements, and potential new business opportunities.
• Lead seasonal hindsight reviews with internal and external stakeholders to inform future strategy and product development.

You’ll Need to Have:

• 6-8 years design experience within aspirational luxury or luxury goods industry
• Licensing experience preferred
• Hardware, Accessories, Color, Print and Graphic Design experience
• Experience in high fashion, including market trends, design, and luxe raw materials
• Diverse set of experience across design categories, as well as strong construction knowledge
• Bachelor’s degree in Design, Art, or related field

We’d Love to See:

• Ability to work in fast-paced environment
• Ability to balance and prioritize multiple projects, while demonstrating excellent communication and presentation skills
• Strong organizational, and multitasking skills and deadline management
• Entrepreneurial, out of the box thinker

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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: $105,000.00-$170,000.00

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.

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