Sr. Designer, Print - Ready-to-Wear

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 Senior Designer, Print – RTW is responsible for the design and development of trends, themes, concepts, colors, techniques and materials relevant to defining the Print stories for RTW for each season at Tory Burch. This role requires a deep understanding of textile print development, fashion trends, silhouette construction, and brand identity. The ideal candidate will be creative and detail oriented and partner with the Sr. Director to support the seasonal RTW print development across collections, ensuring innovative and commercial designs aligned with the brand’s aesthetic.

A Day in the Life:

• In partnership with the Sr. Director, drive the research and development of seasonal prints from concept through to execution (including color separations, scaling, engineering and adjustments.) 
• Create original prints and patterns, including digital and hand-drawn elements. Create artwork & colorways for yard dyes, jacquards and special fabric developments 
• Oversee the print development process from initial concepts to final production
• Balance multiple seasons at once & prioritize workloads according to calendar & seasonal timeline 
• Collaborate with Design leads/Merchants to conceive the overarching category needs that tie into the seasonal concept. 
• Work collaboratively with the design team, color team, and product development teams to ensure prints are executed to standard and in a timely manner. 
• Work closely with overseas partners to execute print layouts for Bulk production. This includes being well-versed in textile production techniques such as screen printing, digital printing, etc. 
• Maintain and organize artwork files, ensuring that all artwork is properly archived and documented for cross-category access. 
• Communicate final print deliveries to internal teams. 
• Partner with internal Legal team to approve/clear all print artworks. 
• Help to manage T-shirts and Soft Accessory categories from initial concept to execution. 
• Deliver compelling and articulate presentations to influence vision and evolution of the Tory brand. 
• Possess an understanding of the Brands visual DNA and use of color, pattern and graphic assets, reviewing opportunities and successes with trend relevance.  
• Mentor junior designers, providing guidance and feedback throughout the design process. 

To Land This Role:

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Fashion, Textiles or Surface Pattern Design 
• 10+ years of relevant design experience, some or all specific to print & textile design 
• Maintain advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop  
• Ability to hand sketch.  
• Strong understanding of print processes & techniques on a production & mill level 
• Have experience in placement/engineered prints and how to format these to sketches & pattern pieces 
• Strong design and conceptual skills; strong sense of style and color.  
• Previous luxury apparel experience preferred.  
• Global viewpoint and cultural sensitivity and adaptability are a must  
• Strong communication and leadership skills; ability to form partnerships to collaborate, influence and drive change  
• Ability to travel internationally 

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 130,000.00 USD - 175,000.00 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 [email protected].