- Employment
- Temporary
- Seniority
- Junior
- Compensation
- $26–31/hour
- Department
- Creative, Design & Styling
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Nov 1, 2026
About Tory Burch
Founded in New York in 2004, Tory Burch is an American luxury lifestyle brand distinguished by its expressive use of color, signature prints and modern interpretation of classic style. Its collections span ready-to-wear, handbags, footwear and accessories, reaching an international clientele through a global retail and digital presence. As an employer, the company offers opportunities across design, merchandising, retail, technology and corporate functions, combining creative ambition with commercial expertise. Employees contribute to a founder-led business whose identity connects personal style with purpose. Women’s empowerment remains central to this identity, notably through the Tory Burch Foundation’s support for women entrepreneurs.
The Assistant Footwear Designer supports the Senior Designer with footwear design, development and maintenance from concept through production. The role contributes to seasonal boards, sketches, tech packs, CADs, sample preparation and trend research, and pays $26–$31 per hour, based on relevant experience and work location.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the Senior Designer in the creative process, development and maintenance of footwear designs from concept through production.
- Build seasonal design boards and keep them up to date.
- Update sketches and boards as development progresses.
- Collect, track and organize style information, ensuring it is compiled and easily accessible.
- Assist in building tech packs.
- Create and execute CADs using Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
- Take notes during design and sketch meetings and capture all design updates.
- Prepare samples and prototypes for review.
- Compile trend research and organize and maintain the vintage and inspiration archive.
Qualifications
- Associate of Arts or bachelor's degree in Fashion Design or an equivalent field.
- Internship experience with a luxury retailer.
- High proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite.
- Strong hand-sketching and Illustrator sketching skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Willingness to learn and take on new challenges.
- Resourcefulness and the ability to apply creative thinking to issues.
- Adaptability in a fast-paced environment and ability to work on multiple product seasons at once.
- Must provide a digital portfolio of work.
Skills
Education
Associate of Arts or bachelor's degree in Fashion Design or an equivalent field.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in New York, New York, USA.
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Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 26 to USD 31 per hour.
Benefits
Employee discount; access to exclusive sample sales; free on-demand executive coaching; paid volunteer days; benefits supporting mental and physical health, financial security and wellness.
Culture
Tory Burch’s workplace culture reflects the brand’s entrepreneurial spirit and optimistic outlook, bringing together creative expression, commercial ambition and a collaborative approach to building a global fashion business. Its commitment to women’s empowerment gives the company a distinctive sense of purpose, connecting its identity as an employer with its broader mission to support women’s ambitions.
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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