Assistant Jewelry Designer

Overview

Kate Spade New York is a globally recognized lifestyle brand celebrated for its colorful, optimistic aesthetic across handbags, ready-to-wear, jewelry, footwear and home décor. The brand is part of the Tapestry portfolio, a global house of fashion brands committed to inclusive, design-led growth and innovation.

Role & Responsibilities

• Support the jewelry design team through all phases of the seasonal design calendar, from initial concept to finished sample.
• Collaborate with the senior design director and cross-functional partners to ensure design intent is executed in development and production.
• Research trends, materials and fabrication techniques to develop fresh, playful jewelry collections aligned with the Kate Spade DNA.
• Create and maintain accurate spec sheets and technical packages for development and production handoff.
• Prepare seasonal mood boards and present concepts to cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Organize and maintain material libraries, component archives and reference samples.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Accessories Design, Jewelry Design, or a related field — or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 0+ years of experience in jewelry design with practical technical knowledge of jewelry construction and development.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and CAD rendering.
• Highly detail oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills with the ability to collaborate across functions.
• Keen aesthetic sensibility, trend awareness and a genuine affinity for the Kate Spade brand.

Skills

Experience

Open to entry-level candidates (0+ years) with hands-on technical familiarity in jewelry design and development; prior internship or assistant-level experience in accessories or jewelry design is advantageous.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Accessories Design, Jewelry Design, or related field; equivalent combinations of education and experience considered.

Benefits

Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, 401(k), Paid paternity and maternity leave, Commuter benefits, Disability insurance, Tuition assistance.

Culture

Kate Spade fosters a creative, optimistic workplace that values originality and a playful point of view. As part of Tapestry, the brand emphasizes inclusivity, cross‑disciplinary collaboration and professional development within a design‑driven, fast‑paced environment.