Kate Spade Assistant Jewelry Designer

Kate Spade New York is a globally recognized lifestyle brand celebrated for its colorful, optimistic aesthetic across handbags, ready-to-wear, jewelry, footwear and home décor. The brand is part of the Tapestry portfolio, a global house of fashion brands committed to inclusive, design-led growth and innovation.

1. Support the jewelry design team through all phases of the seasonal design calendar, from initial concept to finished sample.
2. Collaborate with the senior design director and cross-functional partners to ensure design intent is executed in development and production.
3. Research trends, materials and fabrication techniques to develop fresh, playful jewelry collections aligned with the Kate Spade DNA.
4. Create and maintain accurate spec sheets and technical packages for development and production handoff.
5. Prepare seasonal mood boards and present concepts to cross‑functional stakeholders.
6. Organize and maintain material libraries, component archives and reference samples.

1. Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Accessories Design, Jewelry Design, or a related field — or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
2. 0+ years of experience in jewelry design with practical technical knowledge of jewelry construction and development.
3. Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and CAD rendering.
4. Highly detail oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
5. Strong interpersonal and presentation skills with the ability to collaborate across functions.
6. Keen aesthetic sensibility, trend awareness and a genuine affinity for the Kate Spade brand.

1. Adobe Illustrator
2. Photoshop
3. CAD rendering

Open to entry-level candidates (0+ years) with hands-on technical familiarity in jewelry design and development; prior internship or assistant-level experience in accessories or jewelry design is advantageous.

Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Accessories Design, Jewelry Design, or related field; equivalent combinations of education and experience considered.

Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, 401(k), Paid paternity and maternity leave, Commuter benefits, Disability insurance, Tuition assistance.

Kate Spade fosters a creative, optimistic workplace that values originality and a playful point of view. As part of Tapestry, the brand emphasizes inclusivity, cross‑disciplinary collaboration and professional development within a design‑driven, fast‑paced environment.