Tapestry Assistant Designer, Special Projects

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Location
New YorkNew YorkUSA
Employment
Full-Time
Seniority
Junior
Compensation
$60,000–70,000/year
Department
Creative, Design & Styling
Industry
Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
Posted
May 12, 2026

About Tapestry

Coach is a New York–born luxury fashion house known for leather goods and accessories and is part of the Tapestry portfolio, a global house of brands. As a heritage-driven yet contemporary maison, Coach emphasizes craftsmanship, creativity and inclusive brand storytelling while benefiting from the resources and cross-brand opportunities within Tapestry.

Coach (Tapestry) seeks an Assistant Designer, Special Projects in New York, NY — support VIP collaborations, accessories and fragrance design.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Support the design and development of VIP projects, brand collaborations and limited‑scope special initiatives under the direction of the Senior Designer.
  • Contribute creative work across categories including handbags, small leather goods and specialty accessories.
  • Assist with special projects linked to marketing initiatives, holidays and brand events, ensuring alignment with brand strategy.
  • Support fragrance category work through research, concept development and attention to executional details.
  • Create and update design deliverables such as sketches, CADs, presentations and line sheets.
  • Assist with sample reviews, communicate technical updates to Product Development and liaise with cross‑functional partners.
  • Track timelines, consolidate comments and manage project deliverables to support on‑time execution.
  • Conduct trend, market and competitive research to inform creative direction and concept proposals.
  • Collaborate closely with Product Development, Merchandising and Marketing to translate concepts into product.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Design or a related field preferred.
  • 1–3 years of experience in accessories design, including internships.
  • Exposure to handbag, small leather goods or accessories design processes.
  • Proven organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple project deliverables.
  • Clear communicator with a collaborative and positive working style.

Skills

Hand sketching CAD for accessories (computer‑aided design) Line sheet and presentation preparation Trend and competitive research Sample review and product development communication Project tracking and timeline management Cross‑functional collaboration

Experience

1–3 years of experience in accessories or handbag design, internships included; early‑career candidates with direct exposure to accessories are encouraged to apply.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Design or a related field preferred.

Workplace

This position is based in New York, New York, USA.

Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 60,000 to USD 70,000 per annum.

Benefits

Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, 401(k), Paid paternity and maternity leave, Commuter benefits, Disability insurance, Tuition assistance.

Culture

Coach operates within the Tapestry family and combines heritage craftsmanship with contemporary design sensibilities. The workplace emphasizes collaboration, creative risk‑taking, professional development and an inclusive culture that values diversity and open feedback.

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