Technical Design Assistant (Retail LGs)

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.

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Technical Design Assistant, Handbags 

 

Responsibilities:  

• Key communicator of technical information in regards to achieving design aesthetic intent and clarity of design card information from DC handoff through product approval 

• Maintain all elements of a Design Card through development process: clean sketches,  dimensions, & proportions, materials placement, alternate views, detail view, hardware and thread list 

• Review samples for corrections including aesthetics, dimensions, hand feel, functionality and workmanship.  

• Own design card scrub on behalf of Design for technical accuracy and suggest options to achieve aesthetic intent and insure design elements are consistent across collections 

• Execute and update all Design Card updates from 2nd proto through to commercialization 

• Create full scale technical construction sketches and specs to build cohesive collections 

• Maintain established standards, details (including hardware) and integrity of the product. Provide technical callouts while reviewing line in its entirety to ensure consistency  

• Create CADs for color options, color blocking 

• Create full scale layouts as needed (ex: artwork layouts, detail specs and proportions)  

• Execute options, mockups and revisions after Design review (i.e: embossing, scales, artwork placement, engineered embellishment placement, patchwork, details, etc.) 

• Identify, clearly define, and resolve technical issues and partner with PD team to ensure comments are communicated 

• Provide technical insight into new silhouette development  

• Partners with Design and PD to offer options to meet design intent and margin targets for new silhouettes  

• Responsible for delivering all design cards during “Full Offer” handoff for all newness  

Qualifications: 

• 1+ years work experience in technical design with focus on handbags/leathergoods 

• Thorough understanding of the design & development process from inception through production; experience working with and in global factories  

• Leathergoods product construction and engineering required; Advanced knowledge of industry construction standards and manufacturing, including materials (hardware, leather, fabric) 

• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator; ability to CAD in fast paced environment 

• Keen attention to detail, initiative, and organizational skills  

• Ability to multi-task in a fast paced, fashion retail environment 

• Excellent problem solving abilities and resourcefulness  

• Strong verbal and written communication skills 

Our Competencies for All Employees

• Courage: Doesn’t hold back anything that needs to be said; provides current, direct, complete, and “actionable” positive and corrective feedback to others; lets people know where they stand; faces up to people problems on any person or situation (not including direct reports) quickly and directly; is not afraid to take negative action when necessary.
• Creativity: Comes up with a lot of new and unique ideas; easily makes connections among previously unrelated notions; tends to be seen as original and value-added in brainstorming settings.
• Customer Focus: Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships