Tapestry Senior Men's Ready-to-Wear Designer

About Tapestry

Tapestry is a New York–based house of modern luxury, uniting the distinctive worlds of Coach, Kate Spade, and Stuart Weitzman. As an employer, the group offers the scale and sophistication of a global fashion leader while preserving the creative spirit and heritage of its iconic brands. Tapestry cultivates an inclusive, purpose-driven culture where design, craftsmanship, digital innovation, and commercial excellence intersect. Its teams are encouraged to think boldly, grow continuously, and contribute to a more responsible future for fashion, making Tapestry a compelling environment for talent seeking impact, creativity, and international opportunity.

Role & Responsibilities

• Partner with the Design Director and design team to develop commercially led products from initial concept through show samples across multichannel, and lead design research from concept stage.
• Conduct seasonal visual, vintage and trend research to inform commercial product design and runway concepts.
• Create a cohesive commercial assortment across multichannel by leveraging shared design concepts and materials.
• Partner with the materials team to source fabrics and trims that support product quality while balancing price points.
• Lead ongoing woven, denim and collection development and exploration to identify new creative opportunities.
• Mentor and manage junior designers, providing guidance, feedback and clear delegation.
• Oversee team output and ensure deadlines and business objectives are met through collaborative leadership.
• Ensure product protects brand integrity and conduct ongoing research to develop and pitch new branding concepts.
• Collaborate with the design team on concept styling and seasonal color direction.
• Work closely with design, merchandising, product development and technical design teams to align creative vision with business objectives and deliver cohesive, market-right products.
• Partner with merchandising to analyze market trends and align designs with business needs.
• Engage with Merchandising, Concept, Print and Product Development teams, and participate in category meetings.
• Present design work to internal partners and maintain strong relationships throughout the process.
• Resolve design challenges by balancing creativity and product knowledge, and push back on ideas that do not align with brand-right decisions.
• Meet calendar timelines by completing design cards accurately and delivering them to development on schedule.
• Manage development to ensure samples are received for product presentations.
• Uphold design integrity, quality and timeliness throughout the development cycle, from concept through commercialization.

Qualifications

• Strong fashion sense and the ability to interpret trends.
• Knowledge of ready-to-wear, garment construction and material technology.
• Strong eye for commercial product and ability to grow a commercial business.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work with diverse groups at all levels.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and follow-up.
• Flexibility and adaptability to change.
• Passion for ready-to-wear and a thirst for knowledge.
• Bachelor’s degree in Design or a related field.
• Excellent hand-sketching skills, including freeform garment renderings and renderings on figure drawings.
• Ability to create CAD technical drawings and strong image-manipulation skills.
• Understanding of materials, garment construction and performance, including fabric and material quality and how materials perform in a garment.
• Understanding of garment fit and ability to conduct model fittings independently.
• Experience mentoring a junior team.
• Strong working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and Microsoft Office.

Skills

Experience

Minimum 8 years of design experience; experience mentoring a junior team.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Design or a related field.

Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 120,000 to USD 130,000 per annum.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision and disability insurance; 401(k); paid parental leave; commuter benefits; tuition assistance.

Culture

Tapestry fosters a collaborative, inclusive workplace where creativity, craftsmanship, and consumer insight come together across its portfolio of iconic fashion and lifestyle brands. As an employer, it encourages entrepreneurial thinking, global perspective, and continuous growth, empowering teams to shape meaningful brand experiences while contributing to a culture of innovation and belonging.

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