Associate Designer
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Posted on:
17 hours ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
JENNY BIRD is Canadas leading fashion jewelry brand known for its elevated design quality craftsmanship and forward-thinking approach. As we expand our offering to include fine jewelry alongside our mainline collections we are looking for a talented and detail-driven Senior Product Development Manager to help bring our vision to life.
The Opportunity
JENNY BIRD is seeking a highly creative and technically skilled Associate Jewelry Designer or Jewelry Designer to join our Design this role youll support the creation and development of our mainline jewelry collections focused on seasonal and trend-forward pieces in brass and steel. This position blends creative vision and technical precision helping bring to life designs that reflect the brands modern timeless aesthetic.
About You
Youre immersed in fashion and design with a sharp eye for whats next. Youre proactive detail-oriented and passionate about creating jewelry that feels both relevant and enduring. You understand brand DNA intuitively and thrive in a collaborative fast-paced environment.
In this Role you will:
- Partner with the Senior Designer to develop new seasonal collections that embody the Jenny Bird aesthetic.
- Design and model technical components (clasps linkages mechanisms) with precision and creativity.
- Translate design direction into detailed sketches CADs and spec sheets.
- Support sampling and prototyping ensuring accuracy and quality through each development stage.
- Collaborate with the Product Development team to communicate with overseas vendors review CAD files and resolve technical challenges.
- Suggest design improvements and ensure seamless documentation of CAD files revisions and samples.
- Contribute to concepting and trend research bringing fresh ideas and insights into materials finishes and silhouettes.
- Assist in preparing production specifications and design packages as needed.
Qualifications
- 35 years of jewelry design experience with advanced CAD skills (Rhino Matrix KeyShot or similar).
- Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator Photoshop and InDesign.
- Deep understanding of jewelry manufacturing construction and materials.
- Strong balance of creativity and technical execution.
- Exceptional attention to detail organization and follow-through.
- Strong eye for contemporary wearable design and awareness of global fashion trends.
- Based in Toronto or New York working closely with the in-house Design team.
Team Member Expectations:
We are looking for a compassionate and reliable individual who will lead with empathy inspire their teammates with a strong work ethic and support the growth of their peers through establishing relationships built on trust and respect.
As a brand we have seen incredible growth and success through our teams proactiveness curiosity and desire to learn while building. We look for team members who embody these traits and have the confidence and comfortability to collaborate laterally communicate ideas effectively and support the companys goals.
Location:
- We have flexible working arrangements for the team. This role will be in-office a minimum of 2-3 days per week.
Perks:
- 3-weeks vacation 3 float days Summer Fridays (we close the office early at 1 pm)
- Your birthday off!
- A comprehensive benefits program health care spending account
- Parental Leave Top-Up
- Perks on JENNY BIRD products!
The Interview Process:
- Phone screening
- In person interview
- Case Study
- In Person Peer & Sr. Leadership team interviews
JENNY BIRD does not discriminate in hiring or terms and conditions of employment because of an individuals race ancestry colour place of origin religion gender gender identity national origin citizenship age disability sexual orientation family status or marital status or any other protected category recognized by provincial or federal laws.
Should you require any accommodation please inform us and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs. For any accessibility-related assistance requests for information in accessible alternative formats or to report any accessibility problems please share in your application or email.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Mac Os
- Interior Design
- Layout Design
- Retail Sales
- CAD
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Detailing
- Strategic Planning
- Adobe Photoshop
- Autocad
- Adobe Illustrator
- Word Processing
About Company
Modern fashion jewelry by designer JENNY BIRD. Shop minimalist contemporary designs and lightweight statement pieces coveted by IT girls and celeb stylists. Free shipping options available.
