Temp - Assistant Designer, Footwear

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 Assistant Designer will work under the direction of the Sr. Designer in the creative process, development and maintenance of Footwear designs from concept through production. The individual in this role should have studied or have some experience in Design, with an interest in Footwear. They must be highly organized, detail oriented and adaptable to shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment. They should be passionate and creative and possess an elevated aesthetic and eye for detail to match the Tory Burch brand. A Day in the Life: Help build seasonal design boards and keep them up to date Update sketches and boards as the development progresses Collect, track and ensure all information is compiled and easily accessible related to each style Assist building tech packs Create and execute CADs using Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign Take notes in design/sketch meetings and capture all updates to designs Prep samples and protos for review Compile trend research and organize/upkeep vintage and inspiration archive To Land This Role: Associates of Arts or Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design or equivalent field Internship experience with a luxury retailer High proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite Strong hand and Illustrator sketching skills Strong written and verbal communication skills Willingness to learn and take on new challenges Demonstrate resourcefulness and apply creative thinking to issues Adaptability in a fast-paced environment, ability to work on multiple product seasons at one time Must provide digital portfolio of work The compensation range   for this position is $26.00 - $31.00/hr. Our offer will be based on your relevant experience and work location 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