Since its launch in 1993 with a collection of six essential handbags, Kate Spade New York has always been colorful, bold, and optimistic. Today, it is a global lifestyle brand that designs extraordinary things for the everyday, delivering seasonal collections of handbags, ready-to-wear, jewelry, footwear, home décor, and more. Known for its rich heritage and unique brand DNA, Kate Spade New York offers a distinctive point of view and celebrates communities of women around the globe who live their perfectly imperfect lifestyles.
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Senior Manager, Global Visual Production - Kate Spade
Overview
The Senior Manager, Global Visual Production will lead the execution and delivery of all physical brand expressions across global markets. This role is responsible for bringing visual merchandising and store design concepts to life across windows, in-store environments, pop-ups, events, and seasonal campaigns.
Operating at the intersection of creative and execution, this role ensures that every consumer-facing touchpoint is realized with precision, consistency, and impact. This leader will also play a critical role in evolving the production ecosystem by identifying, onboarding, and managing best-in-class vendor and agency partners.
Key Responsibilities
End-to-End Production Leadership
* Oversee the full lifecycle of visual experience production, from concept handoff through fabrication, installation, and post-mortem evaluation
* Lead execution across windows, props, in-store installations, pop-ups, seasonal launches, and consumer-facing events
* Ensure all deliverables align with creative intent, brand standards, and regional operational requirements
Global & Cross-Functional Alignment
* Act as a key connector across Visual Merchandising, Visual Experience, and Store Design teams globally
* Partner closely with Marketing, Retail Operations, Procurement, and regional teams to ensure alignment and scalability
* Translate creative concepts into clear production strategies, timelines, and deliverables across markets
Vendor Strategy & Agency Management
* Identify, evaluate, and onboard new vendors, fabricators, and production partners to expand and strengthen the global production network
* Build and maintain a high-performing, diverse vendor ecosystem capable of supporting varying project scales and regional needs
* Lead agency and vendor briefings, ensuring clarity of scope, creative intent, and executional expectations
* Oversee vendor performance, ensuring quality, accountability, and continuous improvement
Procurement & Financial Management
* Partner closely with Procurement to define scopes of work, support RFP processes, and ensure competitive and strategic vendor selection
* Oversee contract alignment, SOW development, and adherence across all production partners
* Manage the end-to-end payment process, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with internal financial protocols
* Own and manage production budgets with visibility across global spend
* Identify opportunities for cost efficiencies, value engineering, and scalable solutions without compromising design integrity
Operational Excellence
* Build and implement production processes, tools, and frameworks that drive consistency and efficiency across regions
* Establish timelines and critical paths across multiple concurrent global projects
* Anticipate risks and proactively problem-solve to ensure seamless execution
Event & Experience Production
* Lead production for both consumer-facing and internal corporate events
* Ensure all experiential moments are executed with a high level of design integrity and operational excellence
* Partner cross-functionally to deliver cohesive, impactful brand experiences globally
Qualifications
* 7-10+ years of experience in production, visual merchandising, store design, or experiential environments
* Proven experience managing complex, multi-region or global production initiatives
* Strong understanding of fabrication, materials, and installation processes
* Demonstrated experience onboarding and managing vendors and agencies at scale
* Experience working closely with Procurement, including SOW development, RFP processes, and contract management
* Strong financial acumen, including budget ownership and vendor payment processes
* Exceptional organizational and project management skills with the ability to lead multiple initiatives simultaneously
* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills across global teams
Leadership Profile
* Operates with a balance of creative sensitivity and operational rigor
* Brings structure and clarity to complex, global production ecosystems
* Builds strong, strategic partnerships internally and externally
* Proactively evolves vendor networks and ways of working
* Leads with accountability, ownership, and a solutions-oriented mindset
Impact
This role is critical in ensuring that the brand's visual expression is delivered consistently and powerfully across all physical environments globally. By bridging creative vision, operational excellence, and a strong production partner ecosystem, the Senior Production Manager will elevate how the brand shows up in the world-creating meaningful, high-impact experiences for consumers and internal audiences alike.
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Base Pay Range
$100,000.00-$137,880.00
Here are some of the benefits that we offer: Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, 401 (K), Paid Paternity and Maternity leave, Commuter Benefits, Disability insurance and Tuition assistance. Please click here for a complete list of U.S Corporate Compensation & Benefits.
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