No Graphic Designer is required only looking for candidates who has minimum 6 months of design experience in Eyewear or Accessories
The job description for the Junior Designer in Eyewear is quite comprehensive. Here is a breakdown of the key points and requirements for the position:
General Function
- Support various brands (Coach, Michael Kors, Ralph Lauren, Tory Burch) in completing collection work.
- Collaborate closely with lead designers and North America product strategy teams.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
- Color CAD Renderings: Generate fully detailed color CAD renderings for color review based on licensor specifications.
- Conceptualization: Assist lead designers and strategy teams in conceptualizing color and material directions for collections.
- Market Research: Research domestic and competitive markets to identify new products and trends, maintaining brand identity and business strategy.
- Material Development: Support explorative development of materials and techniques with the lead designer, product strategy, and Italy teams.
- Technical Proficiency: Gain proficiency in technical limitations and specifications of eyewear through on-the-job training.
- Sketch Development: Assist in collection sketch development and special company-wide design projects.
- Timeliness: Execute tasks within timelines and provide timely solutions.
Basic Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Design from an accredited college or university.
- Experience: Minimum 6 months of design experience in Eyewear or Accessories, including internships or temporary work.
- Skills:
- Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator.
- Other Adobe programs (a plus).
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- 3D Design Software (a plus).
Additional Job Details
- Digital Portfolio: Candidates must provide a link to their digital portfolio on their resume.
- Exclusions:
- No Graphic Designers.
- No candidates with bill rates over $30.00/hr.
- No candidates outside Manhattan, Brooklyn, or Queens.
- Job Title: Junior Designer Eyewear.
- Work Hours: Full-time (9 AM - 5 PM, Monday to Friday).
- Brands: Assisting all North America brands (MK, Coach, Tory, RLG).
- Employment Type: Temporary, 3-month assignment with potential for contract renewal.
- Location: Hybrid work environment; 2-3 days in the office at 1 W 37th St, New York, NY.
- Specific Skills Needed:
- Efficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Microsoft Office.
- Additional proficiency in other Adobe programs and 3D design software (a plus).
- Years of Experience:
- 3 years of Design school required (open to seniors in their last year of school).
- 6 months of design experience in Accessories.
This role is ideal for a candidate with a strong foundation in design, particularly in eyewear or accessories, who can work effectively in a hybrid work environment and collaborate across teams and locations. The emphasis on technical skills, market research, and material development indicates a need for a well-rounded designer capable of handling various aspects of the design process.
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $21.00 - $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- designer: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: Remote