Assistant Designer - Eyewear

Diversity Nexus
New York, NY Contractor
POSTED ON 7/25/2024 CLOSED ON 8/23/2024

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Designer - Eyewear position at Diversity Nexus?

GENERAL FUNCTION

The Assistant Designer will support Coach, MK, RLG and Tory brands in completing collection work; this includes close collaboration with lead designers and N.A. product strategy teams.

Responsibilities

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Proficiency in generating 2D & 3D renderings for review of eyewear collections based on the specifications set by licensor requests
  • Assist N.A. lead designers & strategy teams in conceptualizing color and material direction for collections.
  • Research 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, product strategy and Italy teams.
  • Through on-the-job training with N.A. and Italy teams, 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.

Basic Qualifications

  • 3 years completed in Bachelor's degree of Design program from accredited college or university required.
  • 3 months of design experience in Assistant Designer role; including intern or temp work
  • Proficient in Adobe Illustrator; other Adobe programs a plus
  • Proficient in Advanced Technology, 3D & AI

Brand: Assisting all NAB brands (MK, Coach, Tory, RLG)

Temp only or possibility of Temp to perm: possibility of temp to perm (after 1yr)

Length of assignment: 3-months to start w/ intention of renewing

Please have the link to the candidate's digital portfolio listed on the resume******** **Finding a contract

Location- Please specify Remote/ Hybrid/Onsite:

" If Onsite or Hybrid, please provide work location address: Hybrid, 1 W 37th St office

" If Hybrid, please advise how may days a week they will be required to report in office: 3 days in office a week

Specific Skills Needed: Efficient in Adobe Illustrator, Rhino, Keyshot & AI Design platforms (Midjourney, etc.)

Years of Experience: Bachelors degree in Design required 3 months design experience in Assistant Designer role (intern & temp work included)

BACKFILL* *Please have the link to the candidate's digital portfolio listed on the resume******** **Finding a desiger with eyewear experience is not an easy task. Would like to find someone with, at least, Accessories design experience. Please NOTE...

" Candidates located outside of Manhattan/BK/Queens Looking to find someone that is open to staying with this role for a longer period of time. ** GENERAL FUNCTION The Junior Designer will be charged with supporting Coach, MK, RLG and Tory brands in completing collection work; this includes close collaboration with lead designers and N.A. product strategy teams. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES " Proficiency in generating fully detailed color CAD renderings for color review of eyewear collections based on the specifications set per licensor requests. " Assist N.A. 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, product strategy and Italy teams. " Through on-the-job training with N.A. and Italy teams, 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.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS " Bachelor's degree of Design from 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 Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint " Experience with 3D Design Software a plus
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