K&M Associates, L.P. · 5 hours ago
Jr Jewelry Designer
Providence, RI
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$48K/yr - $50K/yr
1+ years expK&M Associates, L.P. is a leader in the fashion accessories industry, known for its innovative approach to product design. They are seeking a junior Jewelry Designer to create and develop jewelry and accessory products based on brand directions and market trends, while collaborating with various teams to ensure design feasibility and quality.
ApparelE-CommerceFashionLifestyleOnline PortalsRetailShopping
Responsibilities
Develop and execute product designs that will reflect customer’s needs and achieve merchandising objectives
Research seasonal trends and create trend presentations, including boards, tear sheets, samples and components
Ability to create new product designs through computer rendering and assembled samples
Create products by designing through manipulating materials
Provide direction to the manipulators on product designs
Ability to craft conceptual direction / creative vision for new products/collections
Bring a high level of creativity, attention to detail and efficiency while working under tight deadlines and on multiple projects simultaneously
Collaborate with Sales, and PD team to ensure that designs are engineered to meet cost and margin targets, while remaining aesthetically pleasing
Work with Product Development Teams both locally and overseas to ensure that proper interpretation of designs is executed into actual samples
Consistently provide detailed specification information of materials, components and parts to PD and overseas vendors
Present/speak to product and trend internally and with outside partners
Shop stores. Provide recap of newness – techniques, colors, what’s new out at retailers
Some domestic travel
Qualification
Required
1-2 years of jewelry design experience
Must be able to manipulate original designs
Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop to create renderings and technical drawings
Must be able to interpret trends and seasonal color pallets for customers' needs
Professional demeanor
Excellent oral and written communication skills - ability to present / sell creative ideas
Technical jewelry expertise and superior knowledge of construction and componentry
Sense of urgency and ability to multi-task – with a positive attitude and confidence
Ability to thrive in a fast paced, time sensitive, and ever-evolving business environment and perform under pressure
A portfolio is required for consideration
Preferred
Batchelor's Degree Textiles Merchandising and Design Program preferred
Benefits
4-day work week
Company
K&M Associates, L.P.
K&M, founded in 1959, is a multi-divisional Top 100 leader in fashion accessories serving all channels of retail.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase