Watch Designer
Paramus, NJ - USA
Job Summary
We are looking for a Watch Designer to support and work with the Creative Executive or Design Manager to initiate and develop womens 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:
- Bachelors 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 products
- Ability 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
This is a hybrid position (minimum of 3 days in office). Our office is located in Paramus NJ.
The base salary range for this position is $65000 to $80000 per year. Base salary is determined by individualized factors such as experience and market location.
As a benefit eligible position this role enjoys access to our medical plans dental plans vision plan Life Insurance Accidental Dismemberment & Death Insurance Tuition Reimbursement program 401(k) Short-Term Disability Long-Term Disability Parental Leave Legal Plan Employee Assistance Program Pet Insurance Flexible Spending Account Critical Illness Insurance Watch Accommodations/Discounts Paid Time Off and Company Paid Holidays!
Benefits described above are subject to change and/or may be modified at the Companys discretion based on business needs or applicable laws.
DIRECT APPLICANTS ONLY - NO AGENCIES
Movado Group Inc. designs sources and distributes MOVADO MVMT OLIVIA BURTON EBEL CONCORD COACH TOMMY HILFIGER HUGO BOSS LACOSTE and CALVIN KLEIN watches worldwide and operates Movado company stores in the United States.
Movado Group Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. It prohibits discrimination based on age color disability marital or parental status national origin race religion sex sexual orientation gender identity veteran status or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws.
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Movado Group Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. It prohibits discrimination based on age color disability marital or parental status national origin race religion sex sexual orientation gender identity veteran status or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws.
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About Company
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