Women’s Watch Designer

Women’s Watch Designer

Job Title:

Women’s Watch Designer

A brand is looking for a Watch Designer to support and work with the Creative Executive or Design Manager to initiate and develop women’s watch concepts each season that are fashion driven and reflective of the creative vision and Brand aesthetic.

Roles And Responsibilities

Partners with VP Design and design team to apply seasonal concept materials, color palette for collections

Collaborates with VP Design, Design Manager and the design team to conceptualize and design watch collections that are in keeping with the brand DNA

Responsible for upholding Brand design integrity, high quality execution and timeliness throughout the entire creative process

Adhere to Brand standards and upkeep

Creates and presents designs that are innovative, fit within the line plan and are within design and cost parameters

Creates accurate spec packs under the general direction and approval of the Senior Designer or Design Manager

Develops a deep understanding of the brand DNA and is responsible for creating line extensions in accordance with the brand aesthetic

Provides updates to Backbone and ensures project updates are completed and within deadlines under direction and approval of Senior Designer or Design Manager

Uses Illustrator and 3D in the performance of duties

Partners cross functionally, with brand, merchandisers, product development and design team and participates in meetings with these partners

Makes presentations of design concepts for internal partners

Ability to build and maintain a good rapport with internal & external partners and handle situations with confidence, tact, & resourcefulness

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree; BFA or equivalent

4 - 7 years design experience; watch experience required

Excellent sketching and free hand drawing / rendering skills

Strong computer skills

Proficiency in 2D programs (Photoshop, Illustrator, Power Point, Share Point, Publisher or equivalent) and 3D software (Rhino, Alias, and/or Solidworks)

Knowledge of competitive consumer goods market

Must possess a strong fashion sense and have the ability to interpret trends

Knowledge of technical watch construction

Knowledge of brands and product lines

Strong interest in our productsAbility to work under pressure to meet deadlines in fast-paced environment

Organized, detail-oriented, thorough and results-oriented

Creative problem solver

High energy / Strong Work Ethic

High degree of customer focus

Focus on team / relationship building

Strong communication and presentation skills

Salary $ 65,000–$80,000

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