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