Temporary Helper, Raw Materials Development

Tory Burch LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Job summary

Tory Burch, a global luxury brand, is seeking a Materials Assistant in New York for a 6-month assignment. You will handle admin tasks for the Raw Materials team, coordinate across NY, China and HK, and support development with documentation, labeling and packaging.

The role emphasizes organization and cross-functional collaboration. The position requires a BS/BA/BFA degree and strong teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• BS/BA/BFA degree required.
• Materials development experience a plus.
• Strong collaboration, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Able to thrive in a fluid, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Organize and maintain raw material library.
• Support RM team with trials and approval records.
• Assist in labeling, shipping and filing of color master references.
• Coordinate with Design/PD and suppliers for pricing and samples.

Skills

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

BS/BA/BFA degree

Job description

Life @ToryBurch is Special Because:

When you join us, you’re joining a global, purpose-led company on an exciting growth journey with an amazing culture and great benefits. Our culture is welcoming and inclusive– everyone is empowered to make a difference. We have the best team in the world and believe in paying competitively and rewarding for high performance. Your overall well-being is important to us; we offer generous benefits to help you take care of your mental and physical health, create financial security, and achieve wellness in all areas of your life. We love seeing our employees wear our beautiful collections. You’ll receive a generous employee discount and access to exclusive sample sales. We are invested in your professional growth– you’ll have access to free executive coaching on-demand. We believe in the importance of giving back and you’ll have many opportunities to do just that through the ToryBurch Foundation and paid volunteer days.

This Role is Tailor-Made for You Because:

As a Tory Burch Materials Assistant you are fulfilling administrative activities and interfacing with Design and PD as required of the Raw Materials team, working daily with RM teams in NY, China, and HK, reporting to Raw Materials Management in NY. This is a 6 month assignment, and the hourly pay range is $29-$31/hr.

A Day in the Life:

Raw Material Organization & Record Management

• Organize and maintain order in the raw material library
• Support the RM team by keeping material development trials and approval records neatly filed
• Assist in labeling, shipping, and internal filing of seasonal approved Color Master references
• Collaborate with CFT to maintain a full set of updated color standards

Development & Design Support

• Assist the RM team with Design meeting prep, including presentation boards, bins, and racks
• Locate leather and fabric swatches requested during milestone meetings
• Label all incoming fabric headers with accurate article and pricing information
• Help follow up with suppliers for any missing pricing information
• Facilitate movement of material references between the 8th and 11th floors to support ongoing development and review needs

Logistics & Package Tracking

• Monitor tracking of development packages into the NY office
• Arrange daily shipments to mills, tanneries, and HK/DG offices

To Land This Role: Qualifications:

• BS/BA/BFA degree
• Materials related development experience a plus
• Strong collaborative, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Able to work in a fluid, fast-paced, multi-channel environment.

Why You’ll Want to Join Our Team:

Every style has a story and that story begins in Design. Our wildly creative team of dreamers and doers works together to bring ToryBurch’s unique vision to life. At every stage of the design process, our focus is on exciting our customer with pieces that are beautiful, timeless and exquisitely crafted. Along the way, we work with world class suppliers and artisans, and partner with premier mills and manufacturers to ensure that our designs meet our exacting standards for quality. If you want to be part of an empowered and innovative group of designers, come join us!

How We Work Together

Adaptable – We change before we have to Entrepreneurial – We own it Collaborative – There’s no 'I' in Tory Client & Brand Focused – We put ourselves in Tory’s shoes Live the Values – We show up for each other Functional Expertise – We’re constantly learning and growing #TeamTory Values

Compensation Range

The compensation range for this position is - . Our offer will be based on your relevant experience and work location.

Benefits Information

We offer a generous set of benefits to help you take care of your health, create financial security, and achieve wellness in all areas of your life. Here are highlights of key benefits available to all eligible Tory Burch team members.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Tory Burch LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to an individual’s age, race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy) or sexual orientation, gender expression, military status, marital status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, disability or membership in any other protected class under applicable law. Likewise, we will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, Ordinance No. 184652. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment.

Disability Accommodation

Tory Burch is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. If you require assistance or an accommodation with the hiring process, please contact [e-mail].

Founded in 2004 in New York City, Tory Burch is an American luxury brand known for beautiful, timeless pieces and rich storytelling that evokes optimism and joy. Tory is a fashion designer who draws inspiration from her parents’ effortless style, the worlds of travel, art and interiors, and women globally. The collections span ready-to-wear, handbags, footwear, accessories, jewelry, home and beauty. Empowering women is the company’s guiding principle, underpinning the design philosophy and company culture, and driving the work of the Tory Burch Foundation. Every team member is integral to the company’s unique culture and continuing evolution.