Associate Designer

The Associate Designer will be a part of a collaborative creative team designing. S/he will manage design collections, large scale projects, tasks and timelines.

Design, Research & Presentation

• Create, develop and rework designs for projects as assigned by management.
• Sketch, build and update jewelry and product designs in 2D and 3D.
• Demonstrate and apply knowledge of style concepts in jewelry, product, fashion, and art as they relate to Tiffany design.
• Work on revisions, tweaks and updates for designs.
• Research and provide content based on direction from Design Directors.
• Create and organize design decks and presentations.

Project Management

• Ensure design deadlines are met for assigned projects.
• Ensure projects and samples are clear and on time.
• Prepare for design review meetings on a daily basis.

Operations & Administration

• Proactively manage and maintain accurate usage of design systems and numbers project.

• Act as liasion between internal partners such as Product Design, Design Development, and other tactical departments.
• Edit collected materials using sketches when available images are not adequate.
• Organize and maintain the design archives.
• Perform routine cleaning activities for 3D printers and waxes.

• Support team in design process as needed.

The hiring range for this position ranges from $74,035-100,165. The rate of pay offered will be dependent upon candidates’ relevant skills and experience.

Required Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will have a College Degree in Jewelry, Metals, Industrial Design or Fine Arts and/or 2 years of industry experience.
• Fluent in Rhino (Solidworks or equivalent CAD program), familiar with Rendering (Keyshot, Vray etc..)
• Digital organic modeling/Sculpture skills (ZBrush or equivalent)
• Fluent in the Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator)
• Excellent drawing skills
• Knowledge of jewelry/hard goods manufacturing and techniques.
• Knowledge and communication of competitive retail market, design trends, brand identity, target consumer and competitive landscape.
• Ability to manage project goals and associated timelines.
• Ability to adapt to changing business needs.
• Ability to take designs from concept to final technical, both collaboratively and independently
• Strong communication, presentation and organization skills.
• Good time management skills in order to adapt meet multiple deadlines.
• Solution oriented.

Preferred Qualifications

• Concept sketching and hand rendering preferred (advanced hand rendering critical for statement).
• Familiarity with 3D printing.