Technical Design Assistant

Coach is a global fashion house founded in New York in 1941, known for creating beautiful and lasting products. The Technical Design Assistant will communicate technical information, maintain design standards, and create technical sketches to support the development of leather goods.

Responsibilities

• Key communicator of technical information from design intent, showroom sampling, and product approval to commercialization
• Maintain all elements of a Design Card through development process: clean sketches, dimensions, & proportions, materials placement, detailed views, hardware and thread lists
• Review samples for corrections including aesthetics, dimensions, hand feel, and functionality
• Create full scale technical construction sketches and specs to build cohesive collections
• Maintain established Coach standards, details, and integrity of the product. Provide technical callouts while reviewing line in its entirety, to ensure consistency
• Create full scale layouts as needed on patterns. (ex: artwork layouts, detail specs, and proportions), as well as mockups, CAD options, and revisions
• Identify, define, resolve technical issues, and partner with cross-functional partners to ensure comments are clearly communicated

Skills

• 6+ months work experience in technical design with focus on handbags/leathergoods
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator; ability to CAD in fast paced environment
• Keen attention to detail, initiative, and organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task in a fast paced, fashion retail environment
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and resourcefulness
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401 (K)
• Paid Paternity and Maternity leave
• Commuter Benefits
• Disability insurance
• Tuition assistance

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