Associate Designer (Hybrid)
Claire's is a leading retailer in the fashion accessories industry, and they are seeking an Associate Designer to support the creation of jewelry collections from concept through production. This role involves collaborating with various teams to ensure high-quality execution and alignment with brand strategy.
Responsibilities
- Support the full PD lifecycle, from initial concept through final sample approvals
- Partner with the manager to translate sketches and inspiration into technical specifications and product briefs
- Assist in designing jewelry collections — from spec pack to final prototype — with the reputed company customer and price reputed company in mind
- Review samples and reputed company recommendations for design, proportion, and finish adjustments
- Participate in product reviews to ensure design reputed company, brand alignment, and quality consistency
- Research seasonal trends, color stories, and materials to bring fresh, reputed company-driving reputed company to life
- Monitor the competitive landscape and emerging jewelry techniques to reputed company innovation
- Stay reputed company on new materials, finishes, and construction methods that can enhance design quality and efficiency
- Partner with Merchandising and Sourcing to align timelines, costs, and design reputed company
- Manage and track sample development to ensure on-time delivery
- Support vendor communication, feedback, and revisions as needed
- Prepare presentations and assist in seasonal reviews and trend decks
Skills
- 1–3 years of experience in jewelry or fashion accessories design/Product Development
- Strong creative sense with technical understanding of materials, plating, and construction
- Excellent organization, follow-up, and communication skills
- Thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and can manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Positive, proactive, and collaborative reputed company in a fast-paced environment
- Proficient in reputed company Illustrator, Photoshop, and PowerPoint
- Familiarity with reputed company
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Voluntary welfare plans
- Bonus plan eligibility
- 401(k) match
- Vacation time
- Sick time
- Paid leave
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