Associate Designer, Small Leather Goods

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.

You are seeking a work environment where people are encouraged to dream, explore, discover and, as important, laugh together. If you’re prepared to work hard, create impact, and have fun while doing it, we would love to have you join #TeamTory. Apply today!

Life @ToryBurch is Special Because:

When you join us, you’re joining a global, purpose-led company on an exciting growth journey with an amazing culture and great benefits.

• Our culture is welcoming and inclusive -- everyone is empowered to make a difference.
• We have the best team in the world and believe in paying competitively and rewarding for high performance.
• Your overall well-being is important to us; we offer generous benefits to help you take care of your mental and physical health, create financial security, and achieve wellness in all areas of your life.
• We love seeing our employees wear our beautiful collections. You’ll receive a generous employee discount and access to exclusive sample sales.
• We are invested in your professional growth – you’ll have access to free executive coaching on-demand.
• We believe in the importance of giving back and you’ll have many opportunities to do just that through the Tory Burch Foundation and paid volunteer days.

This Role is Tailor-Made for You Because:

The Associate Designer, Small Leather Goods (SLG's) will be responsible for working on multiple categories, including, mini bags, belts, money and tech, pieces hats etc., by collaborating with the design team and Design Director in the creative process, development and through production. The candidate must be creative, highly organized, detail-oriented and adaptable to shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment. They should be passionate about product and possess an elevated aesthetic and eye for detail to match the Tory Burch brand. The ideal candidate must have previous experience in handbag design, experience in belts and hat design is a plus.

A Day in the Life:

• Work under the direction of the Design Director in creating elevated products for small leather goods categories; take direction and demonstrate awareness of timelines and process to meet established deadlines.
• Assist with the creation of seasonal design boards and keeping them updated.
• Sketch both by hand and by adobe illustrator, create tech packs and PLM entry.
• Collect, track and ensure all information is compiled and easily accessible.
• Create thorough tech packs with sketches, complete construction details, and provide mock-ups if needed.
• Create and execute color CADs using Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Prep samples and proto for review.
• Compile trend research and suggest designs in line with trends and Tory Burch brand.

To Land This Role:

• 2+ years of experience in handbag industry, ideally at luxury retailer
• Bachelor’s degree in fashion design or equivalent work experience
• High proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
• Strong illustrator skills, sketching, CAD’ing and spec’ing experience
• Must be able to build detailed and organized technical package
• 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 digital portfolio of work

Why You'll Want to Join Our Team:

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. If you want to be part of an empowered and innovative group of designers, come join us!

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.

Compensation Range

The compensation range for this position is 60,000.00 USD - 75,000.00 USD. Our offer will be based on your relevant experience and work location.

Benefits Information

We offer a generous set of benefits to help you take care of your heath, create financial security, and achieve wellness in all areas of your life. Here are highlights of key benefits available to all Tory Burch members that work over 30 hours. 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Tory Burch LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to an individual’s age, race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy) or sexual orientation, gender expression, military status, marital status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, disability or membership in any other protected class under applicable law. Likewise, we will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, Ordinance No. 184652. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment.

Disability Accommodation

Tory Burch is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. If you require assistance or an accommodation with the hiring process, please contact thetalentteam@toryburch.com.