Marc Jacobs Assistant Designer - Accessories

New York City • USA

Monday, January 20, 2025

Marc Jacobs, a distinguished name in the fashion industry for nearly four decades, is renowned for its pioneering designs and irreverent spirit. As part of the LVMH conglomerate, Marc Jacobs offers a unique blend of the everyday and the extraordinary, maintaining a rebellious, unpredictable, and original ethos. The brand's core pillars—unexpected, utilitarian, urban, unisex, and unique—reflect its New York City roots and commitment to authenticity and inclusivity.

1. Assist in the design process of leather goods under the supervision of the Director of Design.
2. Conduct trend research and apply findings to product development.
3. Develop color variations of sketches for design presentations.
4. Assist in creating prototype mock-ups to visualize the final product.
5. Organize and prepare samples for review.
6. Take detailed notes for the design team.
7. Maintain and organize archive samples.
8. Adhere to the design calendar deadlines.
9. Collaborate closely with other design team members.
10. Understand the Marc Jacobs customer and brand positioning.

1. Bachelor’s degree in Art or Fashion

1. Strong sketching ability
2. Organizational skills
3. Strong sense of color, fashion, product, and trend
4. Strong written and verbal communication skills
5. Excellent taste level and brand awareness

0 – 2 years of design experience.

Bachelor’s degree in Art or Fashion

The compensation for this position ranges from $26.75 to $29.25 per hour, dependent on the candidate's relevant skills and experience.

Comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays, vacation time, sick and personal time, medical, dental, and vision insurance, and 401k matching. Employees also receive discounts on Marc Jacobs products and other LVMH brands, as well as discounts on travel and entertainment through PerkSpot.

Marc Jacobs fosters a culture of relentless authenticity, encouraging openness to standing out and inclusivity for all. The brand thrives on its New York City spirit, embracing its core pillars of unexpected, utilitarian, urban, unisex, and unique.