Design Apprentice Craftsperson 1

We believe that difference sparks brilliance so we welcome people and ideas from everywhere to join us in stretching whats possible.

At Tapestry being true to yourself is core to who we are. When each of us brings our individuality to our collective ambition our creativity is unleashed. This global house of brands Coach and Kate Spade New York was built by unconventional entrepreneurs and unexpected solutions so when we say we believe in dreams we mean we believe in making them happen. Were always on a journey to becoming our best but you can count on this: Here your voice is valued your ambitions are supported and your work is recognized.

A member of the Tapestry family we are part of a global house of brands that has unwavering optimism and is committed to being innovative and wholly inclusive. VisitOur Peoplepage to learn more about Tapestrys commitment to equity inclusion and diversity.

Our 12-month Design Apprentice Program will give recent graduates or early career individuals the opportunity to collaborate with our talented design teams to learn all aspects of the design process. We offer training and learning sessions to give exposure to leaders and provide a big picture understanding to our business. The design apprentices also have the opportunity to present a final project to design leaders across all of the brands.

• Program Dates:June162026- June 1st 2027
• Work structure:Hybrid (Tuesday-Thursday in office)
• Location: New York CityHudson YardsOffice
• Compensation:$26/hour
• Benefits/Perks: product discounts sample sales apprentice educational & social events.

*Please note visa sponsorship is not offered for this position

Tapestry Apprenticeship Application Details:

To be considered please complete the following steps by February 2nd:

1. Online Tapestry Application
2. REQUIREDVideo Interview Complete the HireVue video interview (Applications without the video interview will notbe considered).
1. Please click this link to access & complete the video interview: is what to expect from the recruitment process:
   • FinalTeamsInterviews Applicants selected for follow up phone or video interviews will be contacted throughout February.
   • Apprentice Offers Offers will be extended by the recruitment team late March to early April

   *AS A REMINDER PLEASE BE SURE TO SUBMIT YOUR HIREVUE VIDEO INTERVIEW IN CONJUNCTION WITH YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION BY FEBRUARY 2ND 2026. YOU WILLNOTBE CONSIDERED IF YOU DO NOT SUBMIT A HIREVUE VIDEO INTERVIEW. *

   **Please be prepared to share your top three areas of interest along with your portfolio in your video interview.

   APPLICATION DEADLINE FEBRUARY 2nd

   APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONTINUOUSLY REVIEWED UP TO APPLICATION DEADLINE

   North Bergen NJ

   Work Structure Onsite (5 days; 7:30am 4:30pm)

   The primary role of the Craftsperson is to support the Repair and Workshop Department in all aspects relating to the repair of product that comes through the work floor.

   The successful individual will leverage their proficiency in...
   

   Repair Refurbish Upcrafting Recycling / Remaking

   • UpcraftProduct (predominately leather handbags Small leather goods and some knowledge of footwear and outerwear)
   • Sew; Stitch jointing
   • Edge painting (touch-ups product and edge paint new product)
   • Reinforcing stitch or finish by hand and sewing machine
   • Repair restore and upcraft items made from leather
   • Handcrafting skills
   • Leather cutting skills
   • Hardware removal and or application;Remove hardware finishes binding zippers
   • Machine operating (e.g: skiving splitting folding sewing foot press clicker etc..)

   Quality Assessment

   • Receive/unbox and properly stage repairs from direct mailRetail stores and Department stores.
   • Evaluate and sort product into different categories as defined by Repairs Department guidelines.
   • Evaluate and properly sort product into the correct repair batches.
   • Enter all batches data into the system timely and accurately.
   • Stage batched repairs accurately for the next step in the process.
   • Pack/ship products as needed back to customer for non-repairable or as required by management.
   • Support raw materials inventory as needed

   ALL APPLICATION MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH A PORTFOLOIO (AS EITHER A PDF OR WEBSITE)

   Our Competencies for All Employees

   • Courage: Doesnt hold back anything that needs to be said; provides current direct complete and actionable positive and corrective feedback to others; lets people know where they stand; faces up to people problems on any person or situation (not including direct reports) quickly and directly; is not afraid to take negative action when necessary.
   • Creativity: Comes up with a lot of new and unique ideas; easily makes connections among previously unrelated notions; tends to be seen as original and value-added in brainstorming settings.
   • Customer Focus: Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.
   • Dealing with Ambiguity: Can effectively cope with change; can shift gears comfortably; can decide and act without having the total picture; isnt upset when things are up in the air; doesnt have to finish things before moving on; can comfortably handle risk and uncertainty.
   • Drive for Results: Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results.
   • Interpersonal Savvy: Relates well to all kinds of people up down and sideways inside and outside the organization; builds appropriate rapport; builds constructive and effective relationships; uses diplomacy and tact; can diffuse even high-tension situations comfortably.
   • Learning on the Fly: Learns quickly when facing new problems; a relentless and versatile learner; open to change; analyzes both successes and failures for clues to improvement; experiments and will try anything to find solutions; enjoys the challenge of unfamiliar tasks; quickly grasps the essence and the underlying structure of anything.

   Our Competencies for All People Managers

   • Strategic Agility: Sees ahead clearly; can anticipate future consequences and trends accurately; has broad knowledge and perspective; is future oriented; can articulately paint credible pictures and visions of possibilities and likelihoods; can create competitive and breakthrough strategies and plans.
   • Developing Direct Reports and Others: Provides challenging and stretching tasks and assignments; holds frequent development discussions; is aware of each persons career goals; constructs compelling development plans and executes them; pushes people to accept developmental moves; will take on those who need help and further development; cooperates with the developmental system in the organization; is a people builder.
   • Building Effective Teams: Blends people into teams when needed; creates strong morale
     and spirit in his/her team; shares wins and successes; fosters open dialogue; lets people finish and be responsible for their work; defines success in terms of the whole team; creates a feeling of belonging in the team.

   Tapestry Inc. is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and we pride ourselves on hiring and developing the best people. All employment decisions (including recruitment hiring promotion compensation transfer training discipline and termination) are based on the applicants or employees qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration. These decisions are made without regard to 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.

   Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
   Tapestry Inc. will provide applicants and employees with reasonable accommodation for disabilities or religious beliefs. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete the application process please contact Tapestry People Services at 1- or

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   Work Setup: On-site

   BASE PAY RANGE $26.00 TO $26.00 Hourly
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