Overview
Color & Material Specialist, Active Footwear Jobs in New York, United States at Michael Kors
Title: Color & Material Specialist, Active Footwear
Company: Michael Kors
Location: New York, United States
Who You Are:
You will work under the direction of the category designers to support Active Footwear Design, Product Development, and Merchandising through Color and Materials. You are energetic, collaborative, have strong communication and are results driven.
What You’ll Do:
Create 2D line arts on Illustrator
Generate digital material swatches for seasonal material palette
Create color CAD that are seasonally appropriate for the Active Footwear each season
Conduct in-depth research on consumer trends and insights to drive new and innovative design solutions to product
Responsible for seasonal CAD boards and presentations
Responsible for material trials and applying hardware/graphics/treatments on base patterns.
Responsible for material/color labeling for PD handoff.
Researches global consumer trends, insights competitors, for the Michael Kors market segment
Research/recognize current and emerging trends
Develop strong knowledge of the Michael Kors customer
You’ll Need to Have:
Four-year college or university degree in industrial, graphic, apparel or footwear design
2-3 years practical experience in footwear design, graphic design, or any design relevant environment
Thorough knowledge of art and design with clear understanding of visual design or any design related environment
Must be knowledgeable about footwear materials and finishes
High level of creativity and curiosity with an elevated taste level
Meet development timelines and calendar deadlines per seasonal milestone
Proficient in Illustrator and Photoshop
We’d Love to See:
Comfortable working independently as well as part of a team
Organized, proactive, responsible, energetic and resourceful
Strong written, verbal and visual communication skills
MK Perks:
Generous Paid Time Off & Holiday Schedule
Summer Fridays
Internal mobility across Versace, Jimmy Choo and Michael Kors
Cross-brand Discount
Exclusive Employee Sales
Fav 5 Cards (MK Discount for friends and family)
401k Match
Paid Parental Leave
Thrive Wellness Program
Commuter Benefits
Gym Discounts
At Capri, we are all responsible for creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We try to inspire change and growth within each other and believe success is a result that comes from our differences. Capri is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusivity regardless of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally-recognized protected basis prohibited by applicable law. M/D/F/V
In compliance with certain Pay Transparency laws, employers are required to disclose a salary range. The salary for this position will vary based on role requirements, skill set and years of experience.
