Design Apprentice - Creative Print

Overview

New York, NY, US

Tapestry: a global house of brands – Coach and Kate Spade New York – believes in dreams and making them happen. Here, your voice is valued, your ambitions are supported, and your work is recognized.

2026 Tapestry Apprenticeship Program Overview:
Tapestry is committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity. Our 12-month Design Apprentice Program gives recent graduates or early career individuals the opportunity to collaborate with design teams and learn all aspects of the design process. Training and learning sessions provide exposure to leaders and a big-picture understanding of our business. Apprentices may present a final project to design leaders across all brands.

Work structure:
Hybrid (Tuesday-Thursday in office).

Location:

New York City Hudson Yards Office. Compensation: $26/hour. Benefits/Perks: product discounts, sample sales, apprentice educational & social events.
Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.

To be considered, complete the following steps by February 2nd:
Online Tapestry Application; REQUIRED Video Interview – Complete the Hire Vue video interview (applications without the video interview will not be considered).

What to expect from the recruitment process:
Final Teams Interviews – applicants selected for follow up phone or video interviews will be contacted throughout February. Apprentice Offers – offers extended by the recruitment team late March to early April. Please be prepared to share your top three areas of interest along with your portfolio in your video interview.

Final date to receive applications – FEBRUARY 2nd

APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONTINUOUSLY REVIEWED UP TO Final date to receive applications

The Design Apprentice, Retail & Outlet Print will help initiate concepts each season that are fashion-driven, reflective of the creative vision and brand aesthetic. You will work in a dynamic, creative environment collaborating with designers and cross-functional partners in the business.

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

• Create new and on-brand prints for multiple categories and genders within the Retail & Outlet lines, through original work or purchased files; clean and color separate artwork and create repeats
• Ensure alignment with design and brand vision
• Create CADs of prints for in-house presentations
• Create mill-ready art packages for multiple categories and labels within the house (both sampling and production)
• Work proactively according to development calendar to stay ahead of timelines
• Responsible for CAD work (textile, pattern layouts) from concept to finish, including all edits/changes
• Research and design for Soft Accessories collection, from initial concept to production
• Manage workload from conception to production
• Ensure digital presentation boards are updated with the most accurate art and information
• Partner with cross-functional departments within design, product development, materials, merchandising, and legal

The accomplished individual will possess...

1+ years related work/internship experience in design; an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered

• Education in Textile Design, Graphic Design, or related field preferred
• Excellent hand sketching/painting and CAD skills
• Highly-developed taste level and excellent color sense
• Proficiency in Illustrator and Photoshop;
  Ned Graphics a plus
• Ability to work independently and as a team player
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task and adapt to change
• Extremely organized and detail-oriented – excellent calendar adherence and ownership
• Understanding and enthusiasm for the brand

All applications must be submitted with a portfolio (PDF or website)

Our Competencies for All Employees

• Courage
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  Provides current, direct, complete, and actionable feedback; addresses issues quickly and directly
• Creativity
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  Generates new and unique ideas; makes connections among ideas
• Customer Focus
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  Dedicated to meeting expectations of internal and external customers; builds trust
• Dealing with Ambiguity
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  Adapts to change; acts without the total picture
• Drive for Results
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  Consistently exceeds goals; results-oriented
• Interpersonal Savvy
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