Assistant Designer

Posted 3 Days Ago
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Port Area, Capital District, National Capital Region
44K-73K Annually
Junior
Fashion • Retail • Wearables
The Role
As an Assistant Designer at Michael Kors, you will aid in design development by translating the brand's aesthetic into products, conducting seasonal research, and creating design mockups. You'll work on garment construction, communicate design feedback, and manage tech packs and daily vendor communications.
Summary Generated by Built In

Michael Kors is always interested in hearing from talented, globally-minded individuals with a passion for fashion.

If you enjoy working in a creative, fast-paced environment, then we would love to hear from you!

Who You Are:

An Assistant Designer who has knowledge in garment construction. You thrive in a rapidly changing environment, are curious and have the vision to help build and develop the brand. You have a great eye for detail, exude a strong fashion sense, and are extremely industry savvy.

What You’ll Do:

Design Development

  • Understand the Michael Kors aesthetic and translate it into seasonal products
  • Seasonal research including trend and market research
  • Creatively develop design mockups in-house
  • Understanding of garment construction
  • Understanding of woven fabrics
  • Sketching on photoshop and illustrator
  • Create tech packs: proto through to bulk on a PLM system preferably Centric
  • Involved in proto & production fitting and be able to communicate design comments to cross functional teams and overseas offices

Administrative Duties

  • Daily communication with vendors globally
  • Daily communication with cross functional teams internally and manage updates and requests
  • Assist in day-to-day projects including emails, meeting preparations and updating tech packs

You’ll Need to Have:

  • 1-2+ years of related experience with excellent technical knowledge
  • Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
  • Prior experience with PLM preferably Centric
  • Excellent organizational, time management and communication skills
  • Ability to work in office 3-5 days a week (meeting dependent)

We’d Love to See:

  • Experience with flats and technical drawings and CADS in Adobe Illustrator
  • Fresh illustration techniques

MK Perks:

  • Generous Paid Time Off & Holiday Schedule
  • Summer Fridays
  • Internal mobility across Versace, Jimmy Choo and Michael Kors
  • Cross-brand Discount
  • Exclusive Employee Sales
  • Fav 5 Cards (MK Discount for friends and family)
  • 401k Match
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Thrive Wellness Program
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Gym Discounts

At Capri, we are all responsible for creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We try to inspire change and growth within each other and believe success is a result that comes from our differences. Capri is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusivity regardless of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally-recognized protected basis prohibited by applicable law. M/D/F/V

At Capri Holdings Limited, our commitment to inclusivity and accessibility begins with the candidate experience. If you require a reasonable accommodation for the interview or application process, please contact our Diversity and Inclusion team at [email protected].

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.

Compensation Range: 

$44,000.00-$73,000.00

Top Skills

Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Centric
Plm
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The Company
HQ: New York,, New York
8,508 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 1981

What We Do

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 Michael Kors, and Michael Kors Mens, including accessories, ready-to-wear, footwear, wearable technology, 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, Munich, 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 empire with a distinctive point of view and global reach. Michael Kors has a sharp focus on providing his customers with accessories and clothes that are consistently polished, chic, relaxed, and glamorous. Kors has also been the recipient of numerous industry awards and accolades within the fashion industry, been honored for his philanthropy, and earned the respect and affection of millions.

The fashion designer also focuses on giving back. For more than 25 years he has been a passionate supporter of God’s Love We Deliver, a New York-based non-profit organization that cooks and delivers nutritious meals to people living with serious illnesses in and around New York City. Continuing his philanthropic efforts, in 2013 Michael Kors launched “Watch Hunger Stop,” partnering with the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) to help fight world hunger. Proceeds from annual special-edition products, as well as from other targeted initiatives, help provide food to children through WFP’s school meals program. To date, Michael Kors has helped WFP deliver over twenty five million meals (and counting) to hungry children.

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