· Develop design and technical drawing for jewellery and accessories with the management team.
· Drive the trend reporting and product development process for the business.
· Work alongside the management team on new season collections, including planning and concept ideation – ensuring range success and visual aids to encourage sell-through.
· Work with manufacturing vendors and merchandisers to ensure development samples and prices meet aesthetic and quality expectations, as well as internal timelines.
· Work alongside the marketing/design team to understand campaign goals and translate that into unique products, inclusive of concept, design, specs, packaging, and other related visual elements.
· Participate in the direction of product shoots, lookbooks, and any other visual projects relating to product marketing.
· Assist the team with creative projects and general development of the brand.
· Curate and research fashion and digital trends across brands and industry key opinion leaders (including bloggers, news media outlets, vintage archives, etc).
· Design, forecast trend and product research, plus relevant day-to-day administrative tasks.
· Work with the marketing team on visual displays and visual merchandising, ensuring that the storytelling and product flow create a positive customer experience in the retail stores.
Minimum QualificationsQualifications Needed:
· Bachelor's degree in fashion or jewellery design, or equivalent professional work experience.
· Previous design and product development experience a plus (especially within the fashion jewellery industry).
· Strong sketching and technical drawing abilities. CAD skills a plus.
· Proficient skills in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
· Experience in building technical packs and developing product directly with factories.
· Knowledge of materials, construction, hardware, and fashion trends.
· Deep understanding of fashion and jewellery trends.
· Portfolio of previous professional work required.
These are a few key elements expected in order for you to excel in this role:
· Be a team player with an open, honest, and straightforward style of communication.
· Highly committed and have a proactive, 'can-do' attitude.
· Be willing to hit the ground running and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
· Comfortable in an entrepreneurial environment, with a genuine interest in wanting to make a difference in a growing brand.
· Ability to collaborate with various levels of management.#J-18808-Ljbffr