Coach Design Assistant, Print

Coach is a global fashion house founded in New York in 1941. Inspired by the vision of Creative Director Stuart Vevers and the inclusive and courageous spirit of our hometown, we make beautiful things, crafted to last-for you to be yourself in.Coach is part of the Tapestry portfolio - a global house of brands committed to stretching what's possible.A member of the Tapestry family, we are part of a global house of brands that has unwavering optimism and is committed to being innovative and wholly inclusive.Primary Purpose:Design Assistant, Print will work with the Senior Print Designer to help initiate concepts and create artwork for special projects, accessories, collaborations and in-store collateral across all design categories. You will be a part of a dynamic, creative environment where you will collaborate with talented designers and cross-functional partners in the business. The position reports to Senior Designer, Special Projects Print.The successful individual will leverage their proficiency in Design to...Create prints and graphics through inspiring and highly creative research and ideasEnsure consistent alignment with design and brand visionCreate CADs of prints for in-house presentationsCreate artwork appropriately for the product, color separate and prepare in the correct format depending on factory requirementsCreate digital and physical presentation boards for meetings and ensure work is kept up to dateWork proactively according to development calendar to stay ahead of timelinesPartner with cross-functional departments within design, product development, materials, merchandising, and legal teamsRemain agile and adaptable, and available to support the wider Print Team when neededThe accomplished individual will possess...1+ years of textile design work experience, in accessories & or apparel marketDegree in Textile Design, Graphic Design, or related fieldExcellent hand sketching/painting and CAD skillsHighly-developed taste level and excellent color senseMust be highly proficient in Illustrator, Photoshop and relevant Adobe programsGood familiarity with trends, fashion and art historyAbility to prioritize, multi-task and work in a fast paced environmentAbility to work independently and collaborate as a teamExtremely organized and detail-orientedUnderstanding and enthusiasm for the Coach brandOur Competencies for All EmployeesCourageDoesn't hold back anything that needs to be said; provides current, direct, complete, and "actionable" positive and corrective feedback to others; lets people know where they stand; faces up to people problems on any person or situation (not including direct reports) quickly and directly; is not afraid to take negative action when necessary.CreativityComes up with a lot of new and unique ideas; easily makes connections among previously unrelated notions; tends to be seen as original and value-added in brainstorming settings.Customer FocusIs dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.Dealing with AmbiguityCan effectively cope with change; can shift gears comfortably; can decide and act without having the total picture; isn't upset when things are up in the air; doesn't have to finish things before moving on; can comfortably handle risk and uncertainty.Drive for ResultsCan be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results.Interpersonal SavvyRelates well to all kinds of people, up, down, and sideways, inside and outside the organization; builds appropriate rapport; builds constructive and effective relationships; uses diplomacy and tact; can diffuse even high-tension situations comfortably.Learning on the FlyLearns quickly when facing new problems; a relentless and versatile learner; open to change; analyzes both successes and failures for clues to improvement; experiments and will try anything to find solutions; enjoys the challenge of unfamiliar tasks; quickly grasps the essence and the underlying structure of anything.Our Competencies for All People ManagersStrategic AgilitySees ahead clearly; can anticipate future consequences and trends accurately; has broad knowledge and perspective; is future oriented; can articulately paint credible pictures and visions of possibilities and likelihoods; can create competitive and breakthrough strategies and plans.Developing Direct Reports and OthersProvides challenging and stretching tasks and assignments; holds frequent development discussions; is aware of each person's career goals; constructs compelling development plans and executes them; pushes people to accept developmental moves; will take on those who need help and further development; cooperates with the developmental system in the organization; is a people builder.Building Effective TeamsBlends people into teams when needed; creates strong morale and spirit in their team; shares wins and successes; fosters open dialogue; lets people finish and be responsible for their work; defines success in terms of the whole team; creates a feeling of belonging in the team.Coach is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and we pride ourselves on hiring and developing the best people. All employment decisions (including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, transfer, training, discipline and termination) are based on the applicant's or employee's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration. These decisions are made without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally-recognized protected basis prohibited by applicable law.Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)Tapestry, Inc. will provide applicants and employees with reasonable accommodation for disabilities or religious beliefs. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact Tapestry People Services at 1-855-566-9264 or employeerelations@tapestry.comVisit Coach at www.coach.com.Work Setup: HybridBASE PAY RANGE $65,000.00 TO $70,000.00 AnnuallyTapestry will comply with minimum wage requirements and any other applicable pay laws based on city, county, and state regulations.Here are some of the benefits that we offer: Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, 401 (K), Paid Paternity and Maternity leave, Commuter Benefits, Disability insurance and Tuition assistance. Please click here for a complete list of U.S Corporate Compensation & Benefits.J-18808-Ljbffr