Tapestry Assistant Merchandiser, Leathergoods
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Junior
- Compensation
- $66,500/year
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Jul 17, 2026
About Tapestry
Tapestry is a New York–based house of modern luxury, uniting the distinctive worlds of Coach, Kate Spade, and Stuart Weitzman. As an employer, the group offers the scale and sophistication of a global fashion leader while preserving the creative spirit and heritage of its iconic brands. Tapestry cultivates an inclusive, purpose-driven culture where design, craftsmanship, digital innovation, and commercial excellence intersect. Its teams are encouraged to think boldly, grow continuously, and contribute to a more responsible future for fashion, making Tapestry a compelling environment for talent seeking impact, creativity, and international opportunity.
Kate Spade New York Assistant Merchandiser, Leathergoods in New York. Support seasonal assortment development and cross-functional collaboration in this merchandise planning role.
Role & Responsibilities
- Assist Manager in creating Global category line architecture while considering individual Market needs and business trends
- Participate in development milestone meetings including Sketch Review, Line Pricing, Proto Review, Market Edits, and Internal Market Presentation
- Collaborate with Merchandising, Design, Production, and cross-functional partners to execute seasonal assortments from concept to market launch
- Own data entry and maintenance in EC Vision retail software, ensuring data integrity and managing all systems-related communications
- Manage market preparation including sample organization, showroom and system setup, and market materials coordination
- Manage market communication with Business Units regarding style additions, changes, and assortment modifications
- Analyze global sales, feedback, and historical data on weekly, monthly, and seasonal basis to optimize future assortments and communicate trends to Design
- Analyze competitive landscape to identify market trends, gaps in current business, and growth opportunities
- Act as departmental liaison for cross-category special projects, including collaborations
- Manage creative requests including style naming, marketing special projects, packaging, and hang tag requests
- Maintain Product Knowledge File seasonally to ensure accuracy of information for all internal stakeholders
- Maintain seasonal metrics files to track key performance indicators including SKU count, adoption ratio, global alignment, and margin
Qualifications
- College degree required
- 1–3 years' relevant merchandising or buying experience
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Exceptional attention to detail and time management skills with demonstrated sense of urgency
- Ability to utilize and master internal software systems
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated expertise in fashion and merchandising
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel and PowerPoint)
- Retail math training and ability to read and interpret sales data
- Preferred: College degree in merchandising or related field
- Preferred: At least one year of experience as an Assistant Merchandiser or Assistant Buyer
- Preferred: Experience in the Leathergoods category
Skills
Experience
1–3 years of relevant experience in merchandising, buying, or related fashion business functions. Candidates with at least one year as an Assistant Merchandiser or Assistant Buyer, particularly in the Leathergoods category, are strongly preferred.
Education
College degree required. A degree in Merchandising or a related field is preferred.
Workplace
This position is based in New York, New York, USA.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position is USD 66,500 per annum.
Benefits
Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, 401(k), Paid Paternity and Maternity leave, Commuter Benefits, Disability insurance, and Tuition assistance.
Culture
Tapestry fosters a collaborative, inclusive workplace where creativity, craftsmanship, and consumer insight come together across its portfolio of iconic fashion and lifestyle brands. As an employer, it encourages entrepreneurial thinking, global perspective, and continuous growth, empowering teams to shape meaningful brand experiences while contributing to a culture of innovation and belonging.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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