Job Description
Job Description
Job Description
JOB TITLE: JEWELRY DESIGNER
REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR OF PRODUCT STRATEGY AND MERCHANDISING
LOCATION: TACORI OFFICE- GLENDALE
FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT
MAJOR FUNCTION:
The Jewelry Design Manager – in collaboration with cross-functional partners in Product, Sales, Marketing and Training – will help concept, create and develop the releases and collections for Fine-Fashion in line with TACORI brand DNA and standards. This role leads product ideation/brainstorm sessions followed by rounds of design iteration, and manages line development in conjunction with the production schedule to ensure on time delivery.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
Design and Product Development
- Develop concepts, designs and technical solutions that supports the overall assortment strategy, KPIs, margins and prices buckets levels;
- Make suggestions for design, mechanismism and techniques to help improve cost and product margins.
- Prepare detailed product illustrations ensuring the SKU plan needs are met at the category and collection;
- Create 2D and 3D technical packages and detailed product specifications to the factory;
- Create 3D renderings to meeting presentations and TACORI.com
- Submit 3D technical drawings of approved sketches that are ready for casting;
- Manage communication with internal team and factory throughout the manufacturing process until sample approval is complete;
- Build out and manage thorough sample QA process ensuring execution standards are met and fit is appropriate;
- Work with PD and CE teams to make routine adjustments to existing designs;
- Incorporate team feedback, marketing and sales data, and insights throughout several rounds of design edits;
- Ensure all designs created are in keeping with design best practices and manufacturing standards;
Trend Research & Brand Evaluation
- Collaborate with Design team on update and maintain design boards, strategy materials, and seasonal library;
- Analyze and forecast current and future design trends in the semi-fine / accessible fine jewelry space with an eye for fashion editorial viability and salability;
- Work with the Director of Product Strategy to formulate a product roadmap strategy for TACORI to competitively play into the forecasted trends;
Requirements & Qualifications:
- 7+ years of experience designing, fine or semi-fine jewelry for brands with strong visual identities and brand ethos;
- Technical training and certification in fine jewelry design and production required;
- Fluency in 3D (3D Max, Rhinoceros or similar program), Adobe InDesign and Illustrator to produce detailed product illustrations and technical packs;
- A strong portfolio demonstrating strong conceptual work with excellent execution of ideas;
- Exceptionally high degree of aesthetic sensibility in the luxury and accessible luxury jewelry markets;
- High attention to detail and understanding that even the smallest details and specifications create the most desirable products;
- Ability to think conceptually and design aesthetically, translating creative direction into visual references.
- Strategic and creative mindset.
- Ability to plan, manage time and budgets, and multitask effectively
- Good cross-functional collaboration and teamwork skills
- Up to 20% travel required
Job Tags
Seasonal work,