Kate Spade Assistant Jewelry Designer
Kate Spade — Assistant Jewelry Designer in New York City. Hybrid role supporting seasonal jewelry design from concept to sample.
Overview
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.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the jewelry design team through all phases of the seasonal design calendar, from initial concept to finished sample.
- Collaborate with the senior design director and cross-functional partners to ensure design intent is executed in development and production.
- Research trends, materials and fabrication techniques to develop fresh, playful jewelry collections aligned with the Kate Spade DNA.
- Create and maintain accurate spec sheets and technical packages for development and production handoff.
- Prepare seasonal mood boards and present concepts to cross‑functional stakeholders.
- Organize and maintain material libraries, component archives and reference samples.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Accessories Design, Jewelry Design, or a related field — or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 0+ years of experience in jewelry design with practical technical knowledge of jewelry construction and development.
- Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and CAD rendering.
- Highly detail oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong interpersonal and presentation skills with the ability to collaborate across functions.
- Keen aesthetic sensibility, trend awareness and a genuine affinity for the Kate Spade brand.
Skills
Experience
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.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Accessories Design, Jewelry Design, or related field; equivalent combinations of education and experience considered.
Workplace
The role is situated in New York, New York, USA. There are currently 498 open positions in New York on Cerulean, with 19 added recently. Within New York, Cerulean currently features 610 open roles, including 21 recent additions. Across USA, Cerulean lists 2.266 open roles — 71 of them newly added.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 62,920 to USD 63,960 per annum.
Benefits
Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, 401(k), Paid paternity and maternity leave, Commuter benefits, Disability insurance, Tuition assistance.
Culture
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.
About Cerulean
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