Assistant Designer, Handbags

4 weeks ago


New York City, United States Tory Burch Full time
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 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:
You are a handbag design enthusiast with a flair for luxury and an eye for detail. You are passionate about creativity, possess an elevated aesthetic, and thrive in a collaborative environment. You have a great understanding of handbag design and construction and are eager to bring your skills to a great brand.

A Day in the Life:

As an Assistant Designer of Handbags, you'll play a pivotal role in the creative process from concept to production. You'll be hand sketching, building and updating seasonal design boards, and managing tech packs and CADs using Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. You'll keep all style information organized and accessible, assist with sample preparation, and capture key notes and updates during design meetings. Your responsibilities will also include compiling trend research, maintaining our vintage and inspiration archive, and managing seasonal line sheets and the PLM system. Your keen eye for detail and organizational skills will ensure that every step of the design process runs smoothly

To Land This Role:
AA or Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Design or equivalent field1+ years of design experience, or relevant internship experience working for a luxury retailerUnderstanding of handbag and accessories constructionHigh proficiency in Adobe Creative SuiteStrong hand and Illustrator sketching skillsStrong written and verbal communication skillsRhino or equivalent 3D rendering program experience is a plusWillingness to learn and take on new challengesPositive attitude, passion, integrity and collaborative team-spirited approachAction-oriented and strong work ethicExceptional interpersonal communication skillsStrong time management and organizational skills

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. 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 toEntrepreneurial - We own itCollaborative - There's no "I" in ToryClient & Brand Focused - We put ourselves in Tory's shoesLive the Values - We show up for each otherFunctional Expertise - We're constantly learning and growing

#TeamTory Values

We show up with honesty & kindness, act with integrity & compassion, work with passion & humility and lead with excellence & humor.

Compensation Range
The compensation range for this position is 25.00 USD - 31.00 USD. 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 heath, create financial security, and achieve wellness in all areas of your life. Here are highlights of key benefits available to all Tory Burch members that work over 30 hours.

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 thetalentteam@toryburch.com .


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