Tory Burch Designer, Hardware
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 Designer, Hardware & Tech partners with the Sr. Manager and Sr. Director leads in support of the successful creation, development and evolution of hardware across all categories and collections within Accessories & RTW. The key candidate for this role must understand and clearly demonstrate and achieve the creative intent through sophisticated and technical functionality. This role requires an individual who can work on site as the day-to-day responsibilities revolve around the physical product.
Responsibilities
A Day in the Life:
Creative Scope
- Execute technical specifications for hardware development
- Thoroughly review all vendor technical specs and apply clear and concise feedback
- CAD support through Illustrator and Rhino renderings based on conceptual direction
- Troubleshoot and provide technical guidance to hardware Design Team
- Meet with hardware and trim suppliers and present cards to Design, when necessary
- Organized file saving processes for designs easy reference of materials like specs, vendor technical designs and 3D files
- Clearly organize developments within PowerPoint for collaborative team communication
- Ensure all Hardware Milestones are top of mind and deadlines are met
Cross-Functional & Key partnerships
- Assist in communication between PD and design for hardware
- Drive toward supporting Corporate Goals (e.g., streamlining initiative)
- Partner very closely with the Design & Product Development teams
- Build relationships with local casters and local sample room for projects with sharp lead times
Requirements
- BA/BS/BFA degree or equivalent experience
- 5-7 years' experience in design and/or Technical Design Engineering
- Experience with PLM (Centric), or other Product Management system
- Proficient in Rhino 3D, Solid Works, Z-Brush and Adobe Illustrator
- Strong taste level and design aesthetic
- Strong organizational, interpersonal and negotiation skills
- Strong math and collaborative skills
- Able to work in a fluid, fast-paced, multi-channel environment
Benefits
We offer a generous set of benefits to help you take care of your health, create financial security, and achieve wellness in all areas of your life. Here are highlights of key benefits available to all eligible Tory Burch team members:
- Competitive pay and rewards for high performance
- Generous benefits to support mental and physical health
- 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 110,000.00 USD - 140,000.00 USD. Our 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.
How We Work Together:
- 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.