Sr. Designer, Men's Ready-to-Wear

Tapestry (Coach/Kate Spade); New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Coach seeks a Senior Designer for Men's Ready-to-Wear to translate the brand vision into commercially led product across multi-channel platforms.

You will collaborate with Design Director, MRTW team, and cross-functional partners to shape seasonal concepts and runway direction, while mentoring juniors and ensuring brand integrity throughout development.

Qualifications

• Must possess a strong fashion sense and ability to interpret trends.
• Must have knowledge in RTW, Garment Construction, and material technology.
• Must have a strong eye for commercial product and strength in growing a commercial business.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact with a diverse group at all levels.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail and follow-up.
• Must be flexible and adapt easily to change.
• Passion for RTW and a thirst for knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Design Director and team to design commercially led product from initial idea to show sample across Multi channel.
• Lead design research from initial concept stage.
• Conduct seasonal research to inspire design direction for commercial product and runway concepts.
• Create strong commercial assortment across multichannel; leverage shared concepts and materials.
• Source fabrics and trims with materials team to balance quality and price points.
• Lead ongoing wovens, denim, and collection development to drive new opportunities.
• Mentor and manage junior designers; provide guidance and delegatе.
• Oversee team output and ensure deadlines and objectives are met.
• Ensure product protects brand integrity and aligns with brand concepts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align creative vision with business objectives.
• Present design work to internal partners and maintain relationships.
• Balance design challenges with product knowledge and adhere to timelines.
• Ensure all samples are received for product presentations.
• Uphold design integrity, quality, and timeliness through development.

Skills

Fashion sense

Trend interpretation

Commercial product sense

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Passion for RTW

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Design or related field

Tools

CAD

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.

Job Title : Sr. Designer, Men's Ready-to-Wear

Primary Purpose: The Senior Designer will work with the Design Director, Design - MRTW and the design team to initiate seasonal commercial concepts, as well as runway direction each season that are reflective of the creative vision and Coach aesthetic. The role will encompass shaping the commercial growth of the Collection and Multichannel business; as well as supporting the Runway show concept and development.

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 candidate will bring exceptional design expertise to craft elevated RTW that blends modern design with the heritage and sophistication of the Coach brand.

Creative Development

• Partner with the Design Director and the team to design commercially lead product from initial idea to show sample across Multi channel. Lead design research from initial concept stage.
• Conduct seasonal research-visual, vintage, and trend-based-to inspire and inform design direction for both commercial product and runway concept direction
• Create both a strong commercial assortment across multichannel; leveraging shared design concepts and materials for greater cohesion.
• Partner with the materials team to source fabrics and trims that drive product quality whilst balancing price points.
• Lead on-going wovens, denim, and collection development and exploration to continue to drive new creative opportunities.

Team Leadership

• Mentor and manage junior designers, providing guidance, feedback, and clear delegation.
• Oversee team output and ensure deadlines and business objectives are met through collaborative leadership.

Brand Consistency

• Oversee team output and ensure deadlines and business objectives are met through collaborative leadership.
• Ensure product is created that protects brand integrity.
• Ongoing research to develop and pitch new branding concepts.

Collaboration & Communication

• Collaborate with the design team on concept styling and seasonal color direction.
• Work closely with design, merchandising, product development and technical design teams to align creative vision with business objectives and deliver cohesive, market-right product.
• Partner with merchandising to analyze market trends and align designs with business needs.
• Engage cross-functionally with Merchandising, Concept, Print, and Product Development teams; actively participate in category meetings.
• Present design work to internal partners, maintaining strong relationships throughout the process.

Strategic Thinking & Execution

• Solve design challenges with a balance of creativity and product knowledge; confidently push back on ideas that don't align with brand right decisions.
• Ensure timeline adherence to calendar by completing design cards accurately and delivering to development on schedule.
• Manage development to ensure all samples are received for product presentations.
• Uphold design integrity, quality, and timeliness throughout the entire development cycle-from concept through commercialization.

This role calls for a visionary designer with technical mastery, an eye for detail, and the leadership to bring bold ideas to life.

The accomplished individual will possess...

• Must possess a strong fashion sense and have the ability to interpret trends.
• Must have knowledge in RTW, Garment Construction, and material technology.
• Must have a strong eye for commercial product and strength in growing a commercial business.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact with a diverse group at all levels.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail and follow-up.
• Must be flexible and adapt easily to change.
• Passion for RTW and a thirst for knowledge.

An outstanding professional will have...

• Minimum 8 years' design experience.Bachelor's Degree in Design or related field.
• Excellent hand sketching skills; ability to create both freeform garment renderings and renderings on figure drawings.
• Ability to CAD technical drawings and strength in image manipulation.
• Understanding of materials, and garment construction & performance (i.e. strong knowledge of fabric, material quality, and how it will perform as a garment).
• Understanding of garment fit & and ability to independently conduct fittings on a model.
• Experience mentori