Assistant Designer - Handbags

Job Description

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

Ensure accurate data entry into Product Lifecycle Management 

Assist in meeting preparation and breakdown, including room setup, samples, reports and creating boards and line sheets

Gather and analyze market and trend research

Ensure 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 

Additional tasks may be assigned

What Skills You Have

Required

Familiarity and moderate proficiency with Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Ned Graphics, Kaledo or related program ​

Understanding of handbag construction, materials, trims, and hardware

Preferred

Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Design, Accessories Design or related field

Previous 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.

Additional Job Description

Additional Job Description

Essential Functions

The requirements listed below are representative of functions you will be required to perform, however you may be required to perform additional functions. Kohl’s may revise this job description from time to time. To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, absent undue hardship.

Ability to perform the accountabilities listed in the “What You’ll Do” Section

Ability to comply with dress code requirements

Basic math and reading skills, legible handwriting, and basic computer operation

Ability to maintain prompt and regular attendance and meet scheduling requirements as set by the company

Ability to learn and comply with all company policies, procedures, standards and guidelines

Ability to give direction and to receive, understand and proactively respond to direction from leadership and other company personnel

Ability to work as part of a team and interact effectively and appropriately with others

Ability to maintain composure and work in a fast paced environment while accomplishing multiple tasks within established timeframes

Ability to satisfactorily complete company training programs

Ability to use a personal computer for tasks such as communicating, preparing reports, etc.

Ability to plan, prioritize and monitor activities across business units

Ability to complete or oversee the completion of assigned projects in a timely manner

Perform work in accordance with the Physical/Cognitive Requirements section

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Physical/Cognitive Requirements

Ability to discern color