Technical Designer, Handbags/Small Leather Goods

Technical Designer, Handbags/Small Leather Goods / New York, NY

Coach, founded in 1941, is America's premier accessible luxury accessories brand and a leader in international markets. We are a designer and marketer of high quality, modern accessories that complement the diverse lifestyles of today's consumer. Coach offers excellent career growth opportunities, competitive salaries and great benefits within a dynamic work environment.

Coach brings together strong, collaborative people in a dynamic culture of mutual respect, support, and passion for the brand and product. We believe innovation drives winning performance, and we constantly challenge ourselves to be the very best we can in every aspect of our business. You will be surrounded by some of the best and brightest people in the industry. At Coach, you will be in great company!

Primary Purpose: Supports the product development process by creating technical drawings from presentation sample and design drawings.

The successful individual will leverage their proficiency in Technical Design to...
Review design cards in Design card scrub for technical accuracy, suggest options to achieve aesthetic intent. Insure common elements are consistent across collection.
Key communicator of technical information in regards to achieving design aesthetic intent and clarity of Design Card information from Design Card Handoff through product approval.
Review prototypes for aesthetics, overall dimensions, hand feel, functionality and workmanship..
Maintain specification changes and update technical drawing throughout development process.
Participate in the review of Confirmation Samples with Product Development and Design.
Responsible for entering and maintaining all images required within PLM including: Clean Sketches, Dimensions/POM, Alternate Views, Detail View, Material Placement, Thread Key.
The accomplished individual will possess...
Bachelor s Degree in Fashion, Engineering or equivalent related experience
Minimum 5 years Technical/Engineering experience with handbags and or small leather goods
Strong computer skills including use of Illustrator
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 race, sex, national origin, color, age, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, religion or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Visit Coach at www.coach.com.

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