Associate Designer, Small Leather Goods

We are an American luxury lifestyle brand, founded in 2004. Anchored in the casual elegance of American sportswear, Tory's design philosophy is defined by effortless silhouettes, innovative materials, eclectic juxtapositions of color, and the tension of past and present. The collections include ready-to-wear, handbags, footwear, accessories, jewelry, home and beauty.

Empowering women is the company's guiding principle, expressed through Tory's collections and reflected in the company culture as well as the work of the Tory Burch Foundation. Established in 2009, the Foundation provides women entrepreneurs in the United States with access to capital, education and community.

You are seeking a work environment where people are encouraged to dream, explore, discover and, as important, laugh together. If you're prepared to work hard, create impact, and have fun while doing it, we would love to have you join #TeamTory. Apply today!

Life @ToryBurch is Special Because:

When you join us, you're joining a global, purpose-led company on an exciting growth journey with an amazing culture and great benefits.

• Our culture is welcoming and inclusive -- everyone is empowered to make a difference.
• We have the best team in the world and believe in paying competitively and rewarding for high performance.
• Your overall well-being is important to us; we offer generous benefits to help you take care of your mental and physical health, create financial security, and achieve wellness in all areas of your life.
• We love seeing our employees wear our beautiful collections. You'll receive a generous employee discount and access to exclusive sample sales.
• We are invested in your professional growth - you'll have access to free executive coaching on-demand.
• We believe in the importance of giving back and you'll have many opportunities to do just that through the Tory Burch Foundation and paid volunteer days.

• Work under the direction of the Design Director in creating elevated products for small leather goods categories; take direction and demonstrate awareness of timelines and process to meet established deadlines.
• Assist with the creation of seasonal design boards and keeping them updated.
• Sketch both by hand and by adobe illustrator, create tech packs and PLM entry.
• Collect, track and ensure all information is compiled and easily accessible.
• Create thorough tech packs with sketches, complete construction details, and provide mock-ups if needed.
• Create and execute color CADs using Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Prep samples and proto for review.
• Compile trend research and suggest designs in line with trends and Tory Burch brand.

• 2+ years of experience in handbag industry, ideally at luxury retailer
• Bachelor's degree in fashion design or equivalent work experience
• High proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
• Strong illustrator skills, sketching, CAD'ing and spec'ing experience
• Must be able to build detailed and organized technical package
• Passionate about design and willing to learn and take on new challenges
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Adaptability in a fast-paced environment, ability to work on multiple product seasons at one time
• Must provide digital portfolio of work

• Adaptable - We change before we have to
• Entrepreneurial - We own it
• Collaborative - There's no "I" in Tory
• Client & Brand Focused - We put ourselves in Tory's shoes
• Live the Values - We show up for each other
• Functional Expertise - We're constantly learning and growing