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Job Title: Associate Handbag Designer - Kate Spade
Job Location: NY: New York
Pay Rate: Open
Job Length: full time
Start Date: 2007-10-05

Company Name: Liz Claiborne, Inc.
Contact: Human Resources
Phone: email only please
Fax: email only please

Description: Associate Handbag Designer - Kate Spade

Job ID: 7710 # Positions: 1 Location: US-NY-New York Position Type: Full Time Posted Date: 08-22-07 Category: Design/Other

Apply for this job: Your application choices are: * Apply for this jobonline Liz Claiborne Inc. is an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action Employer (M/F/D/V)

More information about this job: Overview: what is kate spade? kate spade was created because founding partners, kate brosnahan spade and andy spade, identified a void in the accessories market. the notion was to develop a well-edited line of fashionable, but not "trendy" handbags. by designing styles that will be as relevant tomorrow as they are today, kate spade has established itself as a modern classic. the bags consistently maintain a high level of quality at a palatable price. the company continues to draw inspiration from famous classics like the harris tweed jacket, the belgian loafer, the poplin trench coat, and the oxford cloth shirt. the design inspiration is complemented by a company culture that places great value on a genuine and gracious manner in all relationships and communications. design philosophy mass, generic dressing isnt very interesting and playing the fashion game can be exhausting. in contrast, rooted in timelessness, not trend, kate spade exists in a world of its own. the original vision for the company was to create products that combined great personal style with long lasting utility. clean, modern shapes, a nod to the classics, and an element of surprise are the fundamental principles of the kate spade design philosophy. chief design considerations remain elegance, simplicity, and enduring quality. this philosophy applies to all accessories that kate designs - from handbags, shoes, and glasses to paper and beauty products.

Responsibilities: The associate designer is responsible for assisting in the design of all kate spade lines, including apparel, outerwear, pajamas, gloves, scarves, hats, sweaters, hair accessories, leather goods, towels and other projects as they arise. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: essential duties and responsibilities: -preparing sketches, floats, etc. for initial design boards and presentation and finalizing sketches for technical designer -work with Product Development to send development packages to factories and also to revise samples as needed; assist in sourcing fabrics, trims, etc. -collaborate with merchandising and sales teams to insure that line fits sales needs -oversee fittings and corrections, etc. before production -work with creative on prints, logos, artwork, and graphics for certain products -find color standards, correct lab dips -ensuring that category stays on calendar as closely as possible. -meet with vendors, factories and other designers as needed -assist the senior designers

Qualifications: skills and abilities required: -able to sketch both handbags and apparel well by hand -strong specing background -familiarity with adobe illustrator -creative with great style sense -good sense of color -experience in either apparel or handbags -knowledge of working with different fabrics and leather -willingness to learn by showing enthusiasm and interest for the brand and the product

Required Skills: - College degree - Minimum of 2 years experience in either womens ready-to-wear and handbag design

Please refer to Job code lizclaiborne-7710 when responding to this ad.

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