Assistant Designer - Handbags

About The Role

As an Assistant Designer, you will support Design Leaders in the development of handbag collections across four Kohl's proprietary brands: LC Lauren Conrad, Simply Vera Vera Wang, Sonoma and FLX. This role supports the team through the full product creation process, from trend research and concept development through sample execution, which aligns with brand positioning and target customers.

What You’ll Do

• Build, create and maintain tech packs to scale, trim sheets and design packages
• Avoid accurate data entry into Product Lifecycle Management
• Avoid assist in meeting preparation and breakdown, including room setup, samples, reports and creating boards and line sheets
• Gather and analyze market and trend research
• Avoid ensuring understanding of the supported brand, foster innovation and remain updated on the competition
• Complete pre-packages as a part of the research and development process

Required

• Familiarity and moderate proficiency with Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Ned Graphics, Kaledo or related program
• Understanding of handbag construction, materials, trims, and hardware
• Prior professional full-time experience in handbag design within the competitive landscape (minimally one year or more)
• Domestic travel may be required

This role is based at our New York Design Office.

You’ll work onsite from Monday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely on Fridays.

Pay Range

$66,400.00 - $106,200.00

Benefits

• WORK LIFE BALANCE (PTO, Vacation Buy Program, Parental Leave)
• HEALTH & WELLNESS (Medical, Dental, Vision and other short and long term disability programs, Emergency health and wellness programs such as Accident Protection Plans, Critical Illness Plans and more)
• SAVINGS & RETIREMENT BENEFITS (401k, Flexible Spending Accounts and associate discount programs with Kohl’s partners)
• INSURANCE PROGRAMS (Life Insurance for you, your family or your pet, as well as other protection programs)
• LIFE EVENTS (Legal and adoption assistance benefits)