Associate Designer, Special Projects & Handbags

Who You Are: As the Associate Designer for Cut Ups & Special Projects, you have a strong background in accessories design. You are detail oriented, organized, have strong technical skills and the ability to multitask and manage competing calendar deadlines. You are collaborative, a strong communicator, results driven and thrive in a rapidly changing environment. What You’ll Do: • Understand the Michael Kors aesthetic and translate it into the product • Will work closely with VP in seasonal conceptualization and creation of design concepts for cut ups and special projects across several channels • Ensure the product is appropriate for each channel (design, cost, function) and does not compete with similar product in another channel • Partner with Handbag and SLG Design to make sure cut ups tie back and follow overall direction and details • Responsible for entire product design process including market research, designing, sketching, specing and function • Oversee product from concept right up to production and communicate any changes to factories. • Maintain a library of cut up and special product specific seasonal product offerings, master specs, and design standards • Collaborate with Merchandising and Technical Design to finalize the line each season for Cutup channel. • Responsible for researching global markets to identify new trends, materials, novelty techniques, etc. You’ll Need to Have: • 2-4 years of design experience within accessories design • Ability to work in the NYC office • Strong Technical Skills • Proficiency with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop • Skills to multitask and manage competing calendar deadlines • Ability to set a creative tone and to inspire ideas/new concepts • Ability to conceptually visualize and build a line • Experience communicating the development with factories We’d Love to See: • Excellent sense of style and color • Excellent organizational, time management, communication, and presentation skills MK Perks: • Generous Paid Time Off & Holiday Calendar • Summer Fridays • Internal Mobility Across Brands • Cross-brand Discount • Exclusive Employee Sales • Fav 5 Cards (MK Discount for friends and family) • 401k Match • Paid Parental Leave • Thrive Wellness Program • Commuter Benefits • Gym Discounts The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company’s policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, military status, disability, genetic information or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. At Capri Holdings Limited, we are committed to providing a fair and accessible recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation for the interview or application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at [email protected]. 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.