Materials Development Coordinator (Leather Goods)

Location: New York, New York, USA (Corporate Headquarters)

Company

Kate Spade New York is a global lifestyle brand within the Tapestry portfolio, creating handbags, ready-to-wear, jewelry, footwear, home décor, and other products.

What you will do

• Coordinate the sourcing and development of seasonal and core leather, fabric, and hardware materials.
• Track material developments, maintain databases, development charts, costing sheets, article masters, and seasonal material boards.
• Manage material libraries, sample inventories, sourcing closets, storage areas, and material swatches.
• Process incoming material packages, verify samples, maintain shipment records, and coordinate outbound shipments to suppliers and global teams.
• Support seasonal color palettes, color requests, color database updates, proxy development, and distribution of color proxy rings.
• Collaborate with Design, Product Development, Merchandising, Supply Chain, suppliers, and global materials teams.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in materials development, product development, merchandising, sourcing, or a related function; equivalent education and experience may be considered.
• Excellent organizational, project coordination, verbal communication, and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Interest in leather goods, materials development, and product creation.

Nice to have

• Experience with PLM or material management systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan and disability insurance.
• Paid paternity and maternity leave.
• Commuter benefits and tuition assistance.
• Equal opportunity and affirmative action employment practices.