Associate Designer

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!

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Who You Are:

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:

• In collaboration with the Senior Design Director, Responsible for upholding design integrity throughout the entire design and development process
• Attend all fittings, prototype through production
• Daily clear communication with overseas factories, suppliers, tech design
• Meet with vendors for sourcing and attend local trade shows
• Help organize presentation boards, maintain line lists and assist in the preparation of meetings
• Responsible for department timeline adherence, ensuring all products and seasonal concepts deliver to meet key and final calendar dates
• Partner cross-functionally with woven design team, Fabric team, production, technical design and sales
• Create design flats using Photoshop, Illustrator and hand sketches
• Participate in seasonal fashion week presentations/show
• Mentoring and managing the assistant / intern, assigning projects and duties in line with the deadlines, and workload of the rest of the team.
• Travelling when necessary for proto review, yarn fair, representing the brand to a high standard.

You'll Need to Have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Knitwear Design
• 3+ years of experience in a similar role, specific to sweaters. luxury ready-to-wear experience a plus
• Strong passion and genuine interest in the industry.
• Experience/comfort working in a Creator-led design environment
• Meticulous attention to detail, “perfectionist” mentality
• Must be organized with the ability to handle multiple priorities at once
• Sound knowledge of fashion, luxury women’s wear, trends, designers, and the history of the brand.
• Strong understanding of garment specifications and technical knowledge fit, garment construction, yarns and yarn performance, product development, trim, techniques, and production processes.
• Must be proficient in ability to sketch and illustrate both by hand & computer
• Experience using Centric ( or similar) for product data management

We'd Love to See:

• Strong critical thinking skills and solution-oriented with a ‘Can-do' attitude.
• Ability to maintain energy and focus while working under pressure.
• Self-motivated, positive work attitude, and strong sense of responsibility.

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

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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: 

$60,000.00-$100,000.00