K&M Associates L.P. Looking for Jr. Jewelry Designer at Providence, RI Full Time

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Design and create jewelry and accessory products based on customer directions and market trends.

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D*ESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: *

· 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,

· Ability to craft conceptual direction / creative vision for new products/collections

· Bring a level of creativity, attention to detail and efficiency while working under tight deadlines

· Collaborate with Sales, and PD team to ensure that designs are engineered to meet cost and margin targets, while remaining aesthetically pleasing.

· Learning how to work with Product Development Teams overseas to ensure that proper interpretation of designs is executed into actual samples

· Provide detailed specification information of materials, components and parts to PD and overseas vendors.

Skills/Remarks:

• 1-year experience preferred, willing to train the right candidate with a strong fashion background or comparable education in fashion/design
• Excellent oral and written communication skills – ability to present creative ideas to senior designer and design director
• Highly motivated to research and understand new trends in the market place.
• Excellent rendering skills as well as expertise in Adobe Software, Illustrator and Photoshop
• 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

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:
Hand Sanitizers and Masks Optional

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Jewelry Design: 1 year (Preferred)
• Adobe Photoshop: 1 year (Preferred)
• Adobe Illustrator: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location