Location: New York,NY, USA
Type: Contract
Duration: 3 Months (w/ potential for extension and conversion to Full-Time after 1 year)
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm
Location: Manhattan, NY (HYBRID; in-office 3 days per week)
Pay Range: $18 to $20 per hour
**Note to applicants: Please have a link to your digital portfolio listed on your resume.**
Overview: The Junior Designer will be charged with supporting well-known brands in completing collection work; this includes close collaboration with Lead Designers and Product Strategy teams.
Responsibilities:
Proficiency in generating fully detailed color CAD renderings for color review of eyewear collections based on the specifications set per licensor requests.
Assist lead designers & strategy teams in conceptualizing color and material direction for collections.
Researches domestic and competitive markets to identify new products and market trends while maintaining brand identity and business strategy.
Support explorative development of materials and techniques in collaboration with lead designer and product strategy teams.
Through on-the-job training, become proficient in technical limitations and specifications of eyewear.
Opportunity to assist brands in needed collection sketch development & special company-wide design projects.
Executes to timelines and provides timely solutions.
Qualifications:
Bachelor s Degree of Design from an accredited college or university (Required).
Minimum 6 months of design experience in Eyewear OR Accessories; including intern or temp work
Proficient in Adobe Illustrator; other Adobe programs a plus
Proficient in Rhino, Keyshot, and AI Design platforms (Midjourney, etc.)
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Experience with 3D Design Software a plus
NOTE: Please no Graphic Designers.