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Design Apprentice – Kate Spade Novelty

  • Posted on:

    21.06.2025

  • Open until:

    21.07.2025

  • Type of employment

    Apprenticeship

Kate Spade New York is a global lifestyle brand known for its colourful, optimistic designs, particularly its handbags, clothing and accessories. The brand was founded in 1993 by Katherine Noel Brosnahan (Kate Spade) and her husband, Andy Spade. Initially the brand focused on a collection of six essential handbags but quickly expanded into clothing, shoes, jewellery, and home décor.

 

 

The brand is looking for a Design Apprentice, Print/Novelty who will work to help initiate concepts each season that are fashion driven, reflective of the creative vision and brand aesthetic. You will be a part of a dynamic, creative environment where you will collaborate with talented designers and cross-functional partners in the business.

You should be a FMA member in order to see a full vacancy and apply for the job.

Responsibilities

  • Create new and on-brand prints for multiple categories and genders within the Retail & Outlet lines, through original work or purchased files, clean and color separate the artwork and create repeats
  • Ensure consistent alignment with design and brand vision
  • Create CADs of prints for in-house presentations
  • Create mill ready art packages for multiple categories and labels within the house (both sampling and production)
  • Work proactively according to development calendar, to stay ahead of timelines
  • Responsible for CAD work (textile, pattern layouts) from concept to finish, including all edits/changes.
  • Research and Design for Soft Accessories collection, from initial concept to production
  • Manage workload from conception to production
  • Ensure digital presentation boards are updated with most accurate art and information
  • Partner with cross-functional departments within design, product development, materials, merchandising, and legal

    • Requirements

  • Textile design work experience, in accessories &/or apparel market
  • Education in Textile Design, Graphic Design, or related field preferred
  • Excellent hand sketching/painting and CAD skills
  • Highly-developed taste level and excellent color sense
  • Must be highly proficient in Illustrator and Photoshop user, additional proficiency in Ned Graphics a plus
  • Ability to work independently, as well as collaborate as a team player
  • Ability to prioritize, multi-task and adapt to change
  • Extremely organized and detail-oriented – excellent calendar adherence and ownership
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Understanding and enthusiasm for the brand

    • Employee Benefits

  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Employee assistance programme
  • Supplemental medical plans
  • Health savings account
  • Up to 9 wellness days per year
  • 20-25 vacation days (PTO) per year
  • 14 annual holidays
  • Year round flexi Fridays (offers the ability to log off early on Fridays)
  • Caregiver benefits for adult, elder and child care, tutoring, parenting and more
  • Employee discount for all Tapestry brands
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Tax free commuting
  • On-demand and live learning courses

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