Associate Designer (Hybrid)
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Job Location:
Hoffman Estates, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 59670 - 79560
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Overview
- The Jewelry Associate Designer / PD supports the end-to-end creation of jewelry collections from concept through production.
This role partners closely with Merchandising Sourcing and Vendors to deliver trend-driven high-quality execution and cost-effective assortments that align with brand strategy and seasonal direction.
Key Responsibilities
Design & Product Development
- Support the full PD lifecycle from initial concept through final sample approvals.
- Partner with the manager to translate sketches and inspiration into technical specifications and product briefs.
- Assist in designing jewelry collections from spec pack to final prototype with the target customer and price point in mind.
- Review samples and make recommendations for design proportion and finish adjustments.
- Participate in product reviews to ensure design integrity brand alignment and quality consistency.
Trend & Research
- Research seasonal trends color stories and materials to bring fresh revenue-driving ideas to life.
- Monitor the competitive landscape and emerging jewelry techniques to inspire innovation.
- Stay current on new materials finishes and construction methods that can enhance design quality and efficiency.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Merchandising and Sourcing to align timelines costs and design intent.
- Manage and track sample development to ensure on-time delivery.
- Support vendor communication feedback and revisions as needed.
- Prepare presentations and assist in seasonal reviews and trend decks.
Qualifications
- 13 years of experience in jewelry or fashion accessories design/Product Development.
- Strong creative sense with technical understanding of materials plating and construction.
- Excellent organization follow-up and communication skills.
- Thrives in a fast-paced collaborative environment and can manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Positive proactive and collaborative mindset in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficient in Adobe Illustrator Photoshop and PowerPoint; familiarity with Miro is a plus.
Success Looks Like
- Trend-right brand-aligned assortments delivered on time.
- Clean communication and alignment between design sourcing and merchandising.
- Strong understanding of the customer and ability to translate trends into commercially viable designs.
Claires is committed to adhering to all applicable company policies and federal state and local laws and regulations. All positions will be compensated at or above the legally mandated minimum wage for the location in which work is performed. The final compensation will be determined by various factors such as relevant work experience education certifications skills and geographic location.
Benefits for full-time employees included medical dental and vision insurance voluntary welfare plans bonus plan eligibility 401(k) match vacation time sick time* and paid leave.
Benefits for part-time employees included voluntary welfare plans 401(k) match vacation time sick time* and paid leave in required states.
*Sick Time: For the State of Washington all employees will accrue paid sick time at the rate of 1 hour for every 30 hours worked.
Claires is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity equity and inclusion and we encourage applications from members of all underrepresented groups including those with disabilities. We will accommodate applicants needs upon request throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Please inform us of the accommodation(s) that you may require.
Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially. To request accommodation please email . Only messages sent for this purpose will be considered.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Mac Os
- Interior Design
- Layout Design
- Retail Sales
- CAD
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Detailing
- Strategic Planning
- Adobe Photoshop
- Autocad
- Adobe Illustrator
- Word Processing
