Design Associate, Retail Print

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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Primary Purpose: The Associate Designer, Print will work with the Senior Designer to contribute fresh and highly creative ideas that are fashion driven, reflective of the seasonal creative vision and Coach aesthetic. You will be a part of a dynamic environment where you will collaborate with talented designers and cross-functional partners in the business.

 

The position reports to Senior Print Designer, Retail Print.

The successful individual will leverage their proficiency in Design to...

• Bring newness and ideas through inspiring research from a cross-section of resources
• Create new and on-brand prints for all categories within Coach Retail and Runway collections through original artwork or purchased files, clean and color separate the artwork and create repeats
• Ensure consistent alignment with design and brand vision
• Create mill-ready art packages for multiple categories and channels within the house
• Work proactively according to development calendar to stay ahead of timelines
• Responsible for CAD work (print placement on product) from concept to finish, including all edits/changes
• Create digital and physical presentation boards for meetings and ensure work is kept up to date
• Partner with cross-functional departments within design, product development, materials, merchandising, and legal

 

The accomplished individual will possess...

 

• 3-5 years of textile design experience in apparel market and/or accessories
• Degree in Textile Design, Graphic Design, or equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
• Excellent hand drawing /painting skills
• Must be highly proficient in Illustrator and Photoshop
• Have a strong awareness of fashion history
• A good working knowledge of fabrics and print techniques
• Highly developed taste level and excellent color sensibility
• Ability to work independently and also collaborate with a large team
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task and adapt to change
• Extremely organized and detail-oriented
• Excellent time management skills and calendar adherence
• An understanding and enthusiasm for the Coach brand

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 with customers and gains their trust and respect.
• Dealing with Ambiguity: Can effectively cope with change; can shift gears comfortably; can decide and act without having the total picture; isn’t upset when things are up in the air; doesn’t have to finish things before moving on; can comfortably handle risk and uncertainty.
• Drive for Results: Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and o