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Job Title
ASSISTANT DESIGNER - Jewelry
Location
New York, New York
Country
United States
Region
NY Metro
Position type
Freelance/Contract
Category
Accessories
Job Function
Design - Fashion / Product
Design - Graphic / Prints
Experience level
Entry Level
Education level
Bachelor's Degree

ASSISTANT DESIGNER - Jewelry

Adecco Creative and Marketing will be exhibiting at the StyleCareers.com Design - Only Career Fair in New York.

Face-to-face interviews will be held on Thursday, March 2nd, 2017 at Penn Plaza Pavilion from 3pm to 7pm. Visit http://stylecareers.com/career-fair for more details.

Adecco Creative & Marketing is assisting a very well-known fashion brand in their search for an Assistant Designer- Jewelry!  This is a freelance assignment (40 hours/week) that will start immediately and end in May 2017. The role is based here in NYC!

Primary Purpose: As the Design Assistant – Jewelry, you will contribute to the collaborative design process for the jewelry category, partnering closely with the entire team from concept through development.

The successful individual will leverage their proficiency in Design to...

  • Partner with Senior Designer to execute seasonal design concepts from conception to first prototype. Partner with teams to coordinate seasonal concepts, materials, and hardware.
  • Liaise with cross-functional partners in the product development process. Ensure the coordination of raw materials including models, waxes, stones, findings, and sourcing.
  • Track model & sample making process. 
  • Assist in spec drawings.
  • Organize presentation boards and assist in the preparation of meetings.
  • Responsible for timeline adherence; ensure all Design Cards are completed accurately throughout the process, including all changes then delivered to Pre-Production in a timely manner; ensure all prototypes are available for product presentation.
  • Participate in research and development of seasonal trends.

The accomplished individual will possess...

  • Must be organized with the ability to handle multiple priorities at once.
  • Must be flexible with the ability to self-manage.
  • Must have strong communication skills.
  • Must be a collaborative, team player with great initiative.

An outstanding professional will have...

  • Bachelor’s degree with 1-2 years of experience in jewelry, handbag, or accessory design required.
  • Strong CAD ability needed in illustrator and Photoshop.
  • Hand sketching ability, including flat sketching.
  • Strong color sense.
  • Fashion/luxury brand experience is a plus.

If this sounds like you, please Apply Now!