Associate Designer, SLG

As the Associate Designer for SLGs of Women’s Accessories for Mainline and Outlet, you have a strong background in Small Leather Goods design. You are detail oriented, organized, have strong technical skills and the ability to multitask and manage competing calendar deadlines. You are collaborative, a strong communicator, results driven and thrive in a rapidly changing environment.

What You’ll Do:

• Understand the Michael Kors aesthetic and translate it into the product.
• Oversee seasonal conceptualization and creation of design concepts for Small Leather Goods for several channels:
  Mainline, Outlet, and Cut Up
• Ensure the product is appropriate for each channel (design, cost, function) and does not compete with similar product in another channel
• Partner with HB Design to make sure SLGs tie back and follow for overall direction and details
• Responsible for entire product design process including market research, mood board creation, designing, sketching, specing and function.
• Oversee product from concept right up to production and communicate any changes to the appropriate cross-functional partners
• Maintain a library of SLG specific seasonal product offerings, master specs, and design standards
• Collaborate with Merchandising and Technical Design to finalize the line each season
• Responsible for researching global markets to identify new trends, materials, novelty techniques, etc.
• Ensure that product is consistent with market trends as well as business strategy; interpret international/domestic concepts and fashion trends as it relates to market demands, company image and business strategy.

You’ll Need to Have:

• 2-3 years of design experience within Small Leather Goods or Handbags
• Ability to work in the NYC office
• Strong Technical Skills including Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
• Skills to multitask and manage competing calendar deadlines
• The ability to set a creative tone and to inspire ideas/new concepts
• Experience communicating the development with factories

We’d Love to See:

• Excellent sense of style and color
• Excellent organizational, time management, communication, and presentation skills
• Generous Paid Time Off & Holiday Calendar
• Summer Fridays
• Internal Mobility Across Brands
• Cross-brand Discount
• Exclusive Employee Sales
• Fav 5 Cards (MK Discount for friends and family)
• 401k Match
• Thrive Wellness Program

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company’s policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, military status, disability, genetic information or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.

At Capri Holdings Limited, we are committed to providing a fair and accessible recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation for the interview or application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at Capri Talent

In compliance with certain Pay Transparency laws, employers are required to disclose a salary range. The salary for this position will vary based on role requirements, skill set and years of experience.

About Us:

Michael Kors is a world-renowned, award-winning designer of luxury accessories and ready-to-wear. His namesake company, established in 1981, currently produces a range of products under Michael Kors Collection, Michael Kors, and Michael Kors Mens, including accessories, ready-to-wear, footwear, watches, jewelry, and a full line of fragrance products. Michael Kors stores are operated in the most prestigious cities in the world, including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, London, Milan, Paris, Dubai, Seoul, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Rio de Janeiro.

In addition, Michael Kors operates digital flagships across North America, Europe, and Asia, offering customers a seamless omnichannel experience.

At the center of it all is a designer who has created an enduring and iconic luxury lifestyle brand with a distinctive point of view and global reach. Michael Kors has a sharp focus on providing his…