- Location
- North Bergen New Jersey USA
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Department
- Creative, Design & Styling
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Nov 9, 2026
About Coach
Founded in New York in 1941, Coach is a modern American luxury house celebrated for its leather craftsmanship, effortless style, and optimistic spirit. As an employer, the brand offers a dynamic environment where heritage and innovation meet across design, retail, merchandising, digital, and corporate functions. Coach values creativity, inclusivity, and personal growth, encouraging teams to bring authentic perspectives to a global business with a distinctly New York attitude. Guided by its commitment to quality, self-expression, and responsible progress, Coach provides opportunities for talent to shape meaningful customer experiences while contributing to the continued evolution of an iconic lifestyle brand.
Coach is seeking a Design Assistant for Coach (Re)Loved in North Bergen, New Jersey, to support collaborative circular-design work from concept through development and production. The role creates designs, CADs, and tech packs; coordinates materials and cross-functional handoffs; and maintains design integrity and timelines. Base pay range: $67,000–$70,000.
Role & Responsibilities
- Partner with the Design team to execute monthly circular design concepts.
- Uphold design integrity throughout development, from concept through engineering and production.
- Research new design concepts and product ideas.
- Create, maintain, and publish design decks and tools for cross-functional partners.
- Create designs and CADs using Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator.
- Build and maintain tech packs for Upcrafted and Remade products.
- Adhere to timelines, ensure decks and CADs are completed accurately with all changes, and deliver them to the workshop on time.
- Partner with cross-functional teams throughout product development; gather leather, hardware, and other design materials, and answer questions or resolve issues during handoff and production.
- Organize and maintain the design area as handbags and materials arrive.
Qualifications
- Organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Flexible, with the ability to self-manage.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Collaborative team player with initiative.
- Agile, forward-thinking problem solver.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Bachelor’s degree in Design or a related field preferred; an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
- Demonstrated proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Strong color sense.
- Passion for fashion, sustainability, and circularity.
Skills
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Design or a related field preferred; an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
Workplace
This position is based in North Bergen, New Jersey, USA, within easy reach of New York.
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Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k); paid parental leave; commuter benefits; disability insurance; tuition assistance.
Culture
Coach fosters a creative, inclusive workplace where teams are encouraged to bring authenticity, craftsmanship, and modern optimism to everything they do. As part of a global fashion house with a strong New York heritage, it offers a collaborative environment that values innovation, diversity, and personal growth.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.