Kate Spade Jewelry Designer

Kate Spade New York is a globally recognized lifestyle brand known 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 brands that emphasizes creativity, inclusivity and commercial product innovation.

1. Lead and support the jewelry design team through all stages of the seasonal design calendar, from initial concept through final sample.
2. Conduct global trend, materials and techniques research to develop fresh, playful jewelry that aligns with Kate Spade’s brand DNA.
3. Produce and oversee detailed CAD drawings and renderings for vendor communication and sampling.
4. Create, manage and maintain spec sheets and technical packages, ensuring consistency and accuracy across development stages.
5. Develop and update seasonal color cards and finish references.
6. Prepare and present seasonal mood boards and line presentations to cross‑functional partners and senior leadership.
7. Collaborate with design, merchandising and production teams to ensure collections are cohesive and commercially viable.
8. Maintain organized material libraries, component archives and reference samples.

1. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience in Jewelry Design.
2. Minimum 3 years of professional jewelry design experience with proven ability to own projects end‑to‑end.
3. Strong proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and CAD rendering.
4. Highly detail‑oriented with excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple timelines.
5. Demonstrated ability to perform in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment while maintaining creative quality.
6. Strong interpersonal and presentation skills; able to influence and collaborate across functions.
7. Clear affinity for the Kate Spade brand with strong taste and trend awareness.

1. Adobe Illustrator
2. Photoshop
3. CAD rendering
4. Spec sheets and technical package creation
5. Seasonal color and finish referencing
6. Mood boards and presentation development
7. Vendor communication and sampling

Minimum three years of hands‑on jewelry design experience, including end‑to‑end ownership of design projects and collaboration with merchandising and production teams.

Bachelor’s degree in Jewelry Design or equivalent professional experience.

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 and design‑led culture where playfulness and commercial sensibility coexist. As part of Tapestry, the brand emphasizes inclusivity, cross‑brand collaboration and professional development within a fast‑moving product environment.