Design Assistant, Footwear

Coach is a global fashion house founded in New York in 1941. Inspired by the vision of Creative Director Stuart Vevers and the inclusive and courageous spirit of our hometown, we make beautiful things, crafted to last-for you to be yourself in.Coach is part of the Tapestry portfolio - a global house of brands committed to stretching what's possible.A member of the Tapestry family, we are part of a global house of brands that has unwavering optimism and is committed to being innovative and wholly inclusive.Position Summary:The Design Assistant, Footwear will support the design and development of men's and sneakers footwear collections by assisting in concept creation, material selections, technical specification sheets, and trend research, ensuring alignment with brand identity and market demands while contributing fresh ideas to enhance product appeal and commercial success.Reports To: Senior Footwear DesignerThe successful individual will leverage their proficiency in Men's Footwear to:- Develop innovative and trend-driven designs- Apply expert knowledge of materials and construction- Produce accurate technical specifications for productionThe accomplished individual will possess:- Creativity/ Ability to translate market insights and brand identity into innovative design concepts. Experience in color and material design is a plus.- Technical proficiency in using design software like Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop as well as preparing accurate techpacks for production team.- Ability to collaborate and communicate with cross functional teams and work with our product developersAn outstanding professional will have:- Bachelor's Degree in Fashion design, product design, footwear design or a related field- Attention to detail and Aesthetic Sensibility- Innovative and Trend Forward Mindset- Adaptability in Fast-Paced EnvironmentOur Competencies for All Employees- Courage: Doesn't hold back anything that needs to be said; provides current, direct, complete, and

Created: 2025-11-04