Tapestry Design Assistant, VIP
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Compensation
- $66,300–70,000/year
- Department
- Creative, Design & Styling
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Sep 30, 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.
Coach seeks a Design Assistant, VIP to support the development and execution of bespoke dressing opportunities for key industry events, talent appearances, and editorial collaborations. This role coordinates fittings, sample management, and garment logistics while partnering across Design, Product Development, Atelier, Production, Merchandising, and PR teams. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong organizational and project management capabilities to deliver exceptional experiences for talent and industry partners.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the development and execution of bespoke Coach and Coachtopia creations for key industry events, talent appearances, and editorial opportunities
- Coordinate fittings, garment logistics, and event preparation while ensuring the highest standards of quality, organization, and execution throughout the VIP dressing process
- Partner with Design, Product Development, Atelier, Production, Merchandising, and PR teams to support VIP opportunities, maintain project tracking, and foster positive relationships with talent teams and industry partners
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Fashion Merchandising, or a related field
- Knowledge of garment construction, fit, and luxury fashion standards
- Ability to hand sketch
- Proficiency in Adobe suite including Illustrator and Photoshop
- Passion for fashion, culture, celebrity dressing, and delivering best-in-class experiences for talent and industry partners
Skills
Experience
1+ years of experience in fashion design, styling, VIP relations, product development, or a related field. Experience coordinating fittings, sample management, garment logistics, and cross-functional partnerships is preferred.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Fashion Merchandising, or a related field.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in New York, New York, USA.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 66,300 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
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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