Tapestry Editorial Manager

Overview

Kate Spade New York is a globally recognized lifestyle brand known for its vibrant, optimistic aesthetic across handbags, ready-to-wear, jewelry, footwear and home décor. The brand sits within the Tapestry portfolio, a global house of fashion houses that emphasizes creativity, inclusion and cross-brand collaboration. As an employer, Kate Spade promotes a design-driven, consumer-focused culture that values originality and teamwork.

Role & Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and write compelling copy that drives consumer engagement across digital, print and product touchpoints.
• Define, develop and maintain the brand voice for marketing, editorial and product romance copy.
• Generate evocative product names and category-specific naming conventions across product assortments.
• Produce product descriptions, email copy and social/digital content optimized for e‑commerce and campaign use.
• Proofread and quality-control external communications, including PR releases, ad campaign copy and talent social posts.
• Partner closely with Marketing, Merchandising, Brand Creative, Commerce and Ecommerce teams to align storytelling with commercial and creative strategies.
• Contribute to special projects such as campaigns, store collateral and concept development.
• Provide leadership, mentorship and day-to-day management to a team of copywriters; foster editorial excellence and professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as an editorial or brand writer, with demonstrable experience producing copy across digital, product and campaign channels.
• B.A. or B.S. in Journalism, English, Creative Writing or a liberal arts discipline preferred; equivalent professional experience accepted.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor copywriters, including providing constructive feedback and development guidance.
• Exceptional writing, self-editing and proofreading skills; ability to write clearly, concisely and persuasively.
• Comfort working to tight deadlines with meticulous attention to detail and a holistic editorial vision.
• Cultural awareness and demonstrated ability to write inclusively for global audiences.
• Strong cross-functional communication skills and the capacity to balance editorial quality with commercial requirements.
• Curiosity about AI writing/editing tools and willingness to adopt technologies that improve editorial efficiency.

Skills

Experience

At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience as an editorial or brand writer, including experience producing copy for e‑commerce, product romance, campaigns and managing or mentoring junior copywriters.

Education

B.A. or B.S. in Journalism, English, Creative Writing or a related liberal arts discipline preferred; equivalent professional experience accepted.

Workplace

Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 90,000 to USD 110,000 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 where design sensibility and storytelling are central. As part of the Tapestry family, the brand emphasizes inclusivity, collaboration and professional development, encouraging employees to be both entrepreneurial and team-oriented.

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