Most preferable for US citizen and Green card holders.

Role: Assistant Designer Eyewear

Duration: Expected to be 03 months contract with possible extension.

Location: New York NY 10018 (Hybrid)

Pay Rate: $22/hr.

Featured Benefits:

· Medical Insurance in compliance with the ACA

· 401(k)

· Sick leave in compliance with applicable state, federal, and local laws

Job Summary:

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.

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.

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.