Tory Burch Associate Designer, Handbags

We are an American luxury lifestyle brand, founded in 2004. Anchored in the casual elegance of American sportswear, Tory's design philosophy is defined by effortless silhouettes, innovative materials, eclectic juxtapositions of color, and the tension of past and present. The collections include ready-to-wear, handbags, footwear, accessories, jewelry, home and beauty. Empowering women is the company's guiding principle, expressed through Tory's collections and reflected in the company culture as well as the work of the Tory Burch Foundation. Established in 2009, the Foundation provides women entrepreneurs in the United States with access to capital, education and community.

About the role

The Associate Designer, Handbags supports the Accessories design team across multiple handbag families, working closely with Design leadership throughout the creative process from concept through design finalization. This role requires a highly organized, detail-oriented designer with strong visual and technical skills, who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate brings a thoughtful design sensibility, strong understanding of our brand aesthetic, and prior experience in handbag design aligned with the Tory Burch point of view.

Responsibilities

• Work under the direction of the Sr. Designer and Design leadership to support the creation of elevated handbag designs; take clear direction and manage tasks to meet established timelines.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of seasonal design boards, concepts, and visual narratives.
• Produce sketches by hand and in Adobe Illustrator; create color CADs and clear visual assets to communicate design intent.
• Create accurate and well-organized tech packs in collaboration with Design leadership, ensuring sketches and construction details are thorough and aligned with creative direction.
• Support PLM data entry and upkeep, ensuring design information is current, organized, and easily accessible.
• Prepare and manage samples and protos for internal reviews and line presentations.
• Track design updates and revisions, ensuring alignment across sketches, CADs, and tech packs.
• Compile trend, runway, and competitive research, translating insights into brand-right design ideas that align with the Tory Burch aesthetic.
• Maintain organized files and seasonal archives to support an efficient and consistent design workflow.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in the handbag industry; luxury experience a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in fashion design or equivalent work experience.
• High proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Strong illustration skills, sketching, CAD'ing, and spec'ing experience.
• Must be able to build detailed and organized technical packages ("Tech packs").
• Passionate about design and willing to learn and take on new challenges.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Adaptability in a fast-paced environment; ability to work on multiple product seasons at one time.
• Must provide a digital portfolio of work.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and rewards for high performance.
• Generous benefits to support mental and physical health, financial security, and overall wellness.
• Generous employee discount and access to exclusive sample sales.
• Free executive coaching on-demand.
• Opportunities to give back through the Tory Burch Foundation and paid volunteer days.

Pay

The compensation range for this position is 70,000.00 USD - 80,000.00 USD. The offer will be based on your relevant experience and work location.

Culture

Every style has a story and that story begins in Design. Our wildly creative team of dreamers and doers works together to bring Tory Burch's unique vision to life. At every stage of the design process, our focus is on exciting our customer with pieces that are beautiful, timeless, and exquisitely crafted. Along the way, we work with world-class suppliers and artisans, and partner with premier mills and manufacturers to ensure that our designs meet our exacting standards for quality.

• Adaptable - We change before we have to.
• Entrepreneurial - We own it.
• Collaborative - There's no "I" in Tory.
• Client & Brand Focused - We put ourselves in Tory's shoes.
• Live the Values - We show up for each other.
• Functional Expertise - We're constantly learning and growing.

#TeamTory Values: We show up with honesty & kindness, act with integrity & compassion, work with passion & humility, and lead with excellence & humor.