Michael Kors Assistant Designer, Structured Wovens
Michael Kors seeks an Assistant Designer, Structured Wovens in the NY Metro Area. 1+ years, PLM and Adobe Illustrator experience; hybrid schedule.
Overview
Michael Kors is an established global fashion house known for accessible luxury across ready-to-wear, accessories, footwear and lifestyle categories. The brand operates within Capri Holdings, a multi-brand fashion group, and is recognised for commercial design language, strong retail presence and international product development and supply-chain capabilities.
Role & Responsibilities
- Interpret and translate the Michael Kors aesthetic into seasonal woven garments and collections.
- Conduct seasonal, trend and market research to inform concept and line direction.
- Create in-house design mockups, flat sketches and technical drawings for woven styles.
- Participate in proto and production fittings; document fit and construction comments and communicate them to cross‑functional teams and overseas vendors.
- Develop and maintain tech packs through PLM from proto to bulk production.
- Use Adobe Illustrator to generate CADs, flats and seasonal build-outs; organise artwork and library assets.
- Curate digital mood boards and organise sketches and inspiration using Figma.
- Manage digital asset libraries, shared drives and seasonal file structures to enable cross‑team collaboration.
- Liaise daily with global vendors and internal stakeholders to manage updates, requests and project timelines.
- Support administrative tasks including meeting preparation, email coordination and upkeep of design documentation.
Qualifications
- Minimum 1+ year of relevant apparel design or technical development experience with strong technical knowledge.
- Solid understanding of garment construction and woven fabric behavior.
- Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop; competency with Microsoft Office.
- Experience working with PLM systems, preferably Centric PLM, to create and maintain tech packs.
- Excellent organisational skills, time management, and interpersonal communication.
- Ability to work on-site approximately 3–5 days per week as required for fittings and team collaboration.
Skills
Experience
At least one year of hands-on experience in apparel design or technical development with demonstrated technical garment knowledge, experience in woven construction, and participation in proto and production fittings. Experience coordinating with vendors and cross‑functional stakeholders in a fast-paced environment is required.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Apparel/Textile Technology, or related discipline preferred; equivalent practical experience will be considered.
Workplace
The role is situated in New York, New York, USA. There are currently 492 open positions in New York on Cerulean, with 18 added recently. Within New York, Cerulean currently features 600 open roles, including 20 recent additions. Across USA, Cerulean lists 2.232 open roles — 74 of them newly added.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position is USD 66,000 per annum.
Benefits
Generous Paid Time Off & Holiday Calendar; Summer Fridays; Internal Mobility Across Brands; Cross-brand Discount; Exclusive Employee Sales; Fav 5 Cards (friends and family discount); 401(k) Match; Paid Parental Leave; Thrive Wellness Program; Commuter Benefits; Gym Discounts.
Culture
Michael Kors cultivates a fast-paced, design-driven culture that balances commercial sensibility with creative expression. Teams work collaboratively across design, production and global vendors, and the company emphasises career mobility and cross‑brand opportunities within Capri Holdings.
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.