Tapestry Print Design Assistant

Location
Employment Full-Time
Seniority Junior
Compensation $65,000–70,000/year
Department Creative, Design & Styling
Industry Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
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Coach (Tapestry) seeks a Print Design Assistant in New York, NY to develop prints, CADs and production artwork for accessories and special projects.

Overview

Coach is a global American luxury fashion house best known for leather goods, accessories and lifestyle collections. The brand is part of Tapestry, a global house of consumer brands, and combines a design-driven approach with an emphasis on craftsmanship, contemporary storytelling and inclusive brand positioning.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Support the Senior Print Designer in concepting and developing prints and graphics across accessories, apparel and special projects.
  • Produce CADs and digital artwork for in-house presentations and development reviews.
  • Prepare production-ready artwork: color-separate, format and hand off files per factory specifications.
  • Create and maintain digital and physical presentation boards; keep presentation materials current for meetings.
  • Conduct creative research and trend analysis to generate original print concepts aligned to brand vision.
  • Manage tasks against the development calendar to meet project timelines and proactively flag risks.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with design, product development, materials, merchandising and legal teams.
  • Provide flexible support to the wider Print Team and adapt to shifting priorities in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 1+ years of textile/print design experience in the accessories and/or apparel market.
  • Degree in Textile Design, Graphic Design, or a related discipline.
  • Excellent hand sketching and painting abilities; strong CAD skills.
  • Highly developed aesthetic sensibility and refined color judgment.
  • Proven proficiency in Illustrator and Photoshop.
  • Familiarity with fashion trends and art history; strong visual research capability.
  • Organized, detail-oriented, able to prioritize multiple projects and work to fast timelines.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams.
  • Enthusiasm for and understanding of the Coach brand and creative direction.

Skills

Illustrator Photoshop CAD Hand sketching/painting Color separation Presentation board creation

Experience

At least 1 year of professional textile or print design experience within the accessories and/or apparel market, with proven ability to create production-ready artwork and CADs.

Education

Degree in Textile Design, Graphic Design, or related field.

Workplace

The successful candidate will be located in New York, New York, USA. 1.574 luxury roles are listed in New York on Cerulean, 28 posted in the last 48 hours. Across the New York region, Cerulean lists 1.706 open positions — 37 listed in the past two days. Cerulean currently advertises 3.587 open roles in USA, including 170 added in the last 48 hours.

Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 65,000 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 fosters a creative, collaborative and inclusive environment that values craftsmanship and contemporary storytelling. As part of the Tapestry family, the workplace emphasizes diversity, professional development and cross-disciplinary collaboration between design and commercial teams.

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.

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