Tapestry Product Developer

Overview

Coach is a global fashion house founded in New York and known for refined leather goods and ready-to-wear. The brand operates as part of the Tapestry portfolio, a global house of brands that emphasizes creativity, craftsmanship and inclusive culture. Coach positions itself at the intersection of heritage manufacturing skill and contemporary design under the creative direction of Stuart Vevers.

Role & Responsibilities

• Translate design concepts into production-ready technical specifications and detailed tech packs (spec sheets, grading, measurements, BOM).
• Manage the sampling process from first prototype through production sample, coordinating fittings and successive refinements with design and technical teams.
• Collaborate with merchandising, sourcing and costing to ensure margin, pricing and material feasibility targets are met.
• Liaise with internal cross-functional partners and vendor/factory partners in China to drive timelines, resolve fit or quality issues and ensure compliance with brand standards.
• Maintain accurate product documentation, track development timelines and report status against seasonal launch calendars.
• Support quality assurance and compliance activities during pre-production and production, including approval of trims, materials and workmanship standards.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in fashion design, apparel technology, textiles, merchandising or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of garment construction, grading, fit and pattern interpretation.
• Proven ability to produce clear tech packs, spec sheets and Bills of Materials.
• Demonstrated experience working with vendors and managing sampling cycles in a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; able to influence cross-functional partners and external factories to meet timing and quality targets.

Skills

Experience

Mid-level experience in apparel or leather-goods product development with hands-on exposure to sampling, vendor management and technical specification in a production setting—preferably within a branded fashion house or large-scale manufacturing environment.

Education

Degree or diploma in fashion design, apparel technology, textiles, merchandising or equivalent practical experience.

Workplace

Culture

Coach fosters a creative, inclusive workplace that blends New York heritage with modern design thinking. As part of Tapestry, the brand emphasizes collaboration, equity and continual development of its people while valuing craftsmanship and product excellence.

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