Tapestry Novelty Designer
Kate Spade New York — Novelty Designer role in New York; design illustrations, graphics and typographic treatments for product and seasonal collections.
Overview
Kate Spade New York is a global lifestyle brand known for its colorful, optimistic aesthetic across handbags, ready-to-wear, accessories, jewelry and home. The label is part of the Tapestry portfolio, a multi‑brand luxury group that emphasizes creativity, inclusivity and commercial design sensibility.
Role & Responsibilities
- Design illustrations, graphics and typographic treatments for novelty concepts and seasonal line plans that align with the brand vision.
- Apply advanced typographic sensibility to create compelling graphic and typographic layouts for product and marketing applications.
- Produce artwork across multiple product categories including handbags, accessories, apparel, gifts and home décor.
- Drive assigned projects from concept through execution, contributing to seasonal ideation and owning deliverables to calendar targets.
- Prepare production‑ready artwork files and technical packages suitable for mills and factories.
- Collaborate cross‑functionally with merchandising, product development and production partners to ensure design intent is realized.
- Present artwork clearly and persuasively in key internal meetings.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Print Design, Illustration, or a related field.
- Minimum 4 years’ professional experience in print, graphics, novelty or illustration design.
- Demonstrable portfolio of illustration work with strong hand drawing/painting abilities.
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop; InDesign is a plus.
- Strong typographic skills and graphic composition expertise.
- Deep understanding of how artwork translates to physical product and production constraints.
- Highly organized, detail oriented, and able to manage multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment.
- Confident communicator with solid presentation skills and ability to build cross‑functional relationships.
Skills
Experience
At least 4+ years of experience in print, graphics, novelty or illustration design with proven ability to create production‑ready artwork across multiple consumer product categories.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Print Design, Illustration, or related field.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in New York, New York, USA. 1.633 luxury roles are listed in New York on Cerulean, 1160 posted in the last 48 hours. Across the New York region, Cerulean lists 1.752 open positions — 1179 listed in the past two days. Cerulean currently advertises 3.456 open roles in USA, including 1350 added in the last 48 hours.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 85,000 to USD 100,000 per annum.
Benefits
Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, 401(k), Paid paternity and maternity leave, Commuter benefits, Disability insurance, Tuition assistance.
Culture
The brand fosters a creative, optimistic and collaborative workplace that prizes originality and commercial sensibility. As part of the Tapestry family, the environment emphasizes inclusivity, professional development and cross‑disciplinary teamwork.
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.