Job Description

Michael Kors is always interested in hearing from talented, globally-minded individuals with a passion for fashion.

If you enjoy working in a creative, fast-paced environment, then we would love to hear from you!

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Who You Are:

We’re looking for a motivated Women’s Footwear Designer to support the Outlet/Cutup design team. This role will support the Design Director, Senior Designer, and Technical Designer through the full development cycle.

What You’ll Do:

• Research and analyze seasonal fashion trends, including materials from the latest runways and the competitive commercial market
• Create shoe sketches based on concept direction, CADs, and technical specs for off-price channels (Outlet and Cutup)
• Present design ideas and sketches to internal teams
• Assist in material and color selection during detailing
• Support fit corrections, proto prepping/presentation boards, layer-up treatment specs, and graphic placement
• Participate in costing, CAD reviews, sketch reviews, and market meetings; take notes and communicate across cross-functional teams as needed
• Communicate daily developments with factories
• Assist in developing prototypes through to final, pre-production refined samples
• Collaborate closely with product development, merchandising, and materials teams to ensure cost-effective and efficient design execution
• Create and maintain legal decks and follow up as needed
• Organize design archives, material library, and footwear proto samples
• Provide administrative support for design meetings (e.g., tracking proto shipments, preparing presentation boards, etc.)

You’ll Need to Have:

• 2+ years’ design experience within the women’s footwear industry

• Bachelor’s degree in footwear design or related field preferred

• Strong sketching skills; hand sketching preferred

• Proficiency in Adobe Illustration and CAD

• Experience in creating footwear specifications

• Basic knowledge of footwear construction and materials (especially synthetic and fabric types preferred)

• Strong sense of color, fashion trends, and materials

• Ability to prioritize tasks across multiple deadlines, meet work milestones, and follow through with strong time-management skills

• Self-motivated, proactive, organized and team player

• Working knowledge of PLM is preferred but not required

• Graphic manipulation experience is preferred but not required

MK/Capri/Versace/Jimmy Choo Perks:

• Generous Paid Time Off & Holiday Calendar
• Summer Fridays
• Internal Mobility Across Brands
• 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

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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

At Capri Holdings Limited, our commitment to inclusivity and accessibility begins with the candidate experience. If you require a reasonable accommodation for the interview or application process, please contact our Diversity and Inclusion team at CapriDiversityandInclusion@CapriHoldings.com .

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.

Compensation Range: 

$65,000.00-$70,000.00

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