Assistant, Design Operations, HBs & SLGs

We are an American luxury lifestyle brand, founded in 2004. Anchored in the casual elegance of American sportswear, Tory’s design philosophy is defined by effortless silhouettes, innovative materials, eclectic juxtapositions of color, and the tension of past and present. The collections include ready-to-wear, handbags, footwear, accessories, jewelry, home and beauty.

Empowering women is the company’s guiding principle, expressed through Tory’s collections and reflected in the company culture as well as the work of the Tory Burch Foundation. Established in 2009, the Foundation provides women entrepreneurs in the United States with access to capital, education and community.

You are seeking a work environment where people are encouraged to dream, explore, discover and, as important, laugh together. If you’re prepared to work hard, create impact, and have fun while doing it, we would love to have you join #TeamTory. Apply today!

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 Tory Burch Foundation and paid volunteer days.

This Role is Tailor-Made for You Because:

The Design Operations Assistant, Handbags & SLGs will provide studio assistance for the Handbag & Small Leather Goods design team. The position requires a self-motivated professional with the ability to manage multiple projects at once in a fast-paced environment. The Design Operations Assistant is a critical support member for the design team who will handle research and ensuring data integrity for design is pristine from concept to SMS phase by utilizing our PLM system.

A Day in the Life:

Operations:

• Assist in coordinating and completing special assignments and projects as required; collaborate with various staff, including Design Management in creating boards, reports/decks as needed
• Maintain and update line sheets, specs and CADS
• Partner with Design Executive Assistant to maintain design department organization and neatness which include dismantling boards and workstations, workroom

Color:

• Assist in creating and maintaining design specification decks and charts for all details, including any specific seasonal requests
• Assists Design Team and Management in miscellaneous tasks such as filing, organizing, scanning, and photocopying if and when needed
• Participate in Design meetings as needed
• Assist with seasonal lab dip submits
• Match colors and ensure color consistency across products and projects
• Collaborate with design and raw material teams to work on color approvals
• Keep seasonal colors, palettes, and standards up to date in necessary workspaces

PLM

• Create and Upload seasonal color palettes and standard information
• Liaise with Merch team to cross-check SMS order, creating new styles when necessary and to pass CAD’s for the line plans
• Consult with Tech and Product Development teams for their deadline needs for the above

To Land This Role:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design, Product Development or related field 
• 1+ years of experience in related field and/or strong internship experience 
• Proficient in Excel, Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) is a plus
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Must be very flexible/adaptable, a fast learner, and can manage in a fast-paced/ever-changing 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 Tory Burch’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. A