Accessories Designer

Tura, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Tura, Inc. in Manhattan is seeking a Designer/ Product Developer to lead the development of ophthalmic and sun frame collections, guiding concepts from initial idea to final product.

Based at the New York HQ, the role collaborates with brand teams, marketing, and suppliers; requires strong sourcing experience in China and the ability to translate fashion trends into market-ready eyewear.

Qualifications

• Sourcing experience in China.
• Strong design sensibility and understanding of fashion trends.
• Experience with better/premium level product.
• Experience developing a concept from scratch, including the design of the product.

Responsibilities

• Manage the development of ophthalmic/sun frame collections.
• Develop Specialty Optical, Diffusion Brand collections.
• Create New Pitches for Key Accounts.
• Design and develop products from scratch meeting brand objectives, licensor direction, and market needs.
• Serve as primary sourcing contact with suppliers.
• Price new models and analyze sales results to guide next collection.
• Collaborate with marketing to deliver on-message products for each brand.
• Data entry and maintenance for models to purchase.
• Develop Product Training documents for key accounts and sales teams.
• Support in events including tradeshows and press events; lift up to 30lbs.

Job description

Tura is a leading optical design house based in Manhattan. Since 1938 the pursuit of exquisite craftsmanship and a passion for innovation have defined Tura as a fashion leader. Tura's inspired vision of eyewear as a fashion accessory gave rise to a series of industry milestones, including an exclusive partnership with Vogue magazine and the industry's first designer brand license with Christian Dior. Today, the Tura brand portfolio includes: Tura, Ted Baker, Titanflex, L.A.M.B., gx by Gwen Stefani, Cat® Eyewear, Buffalo David Bitton, O’Neill, Barbour, Lulu Guinness, Geoffrey Beene, Superdry and Zuma Rock.

Title: Designer/ Product Developer

Reports To: Director of Product Development

Experience and Skills Required:

• Sourcing experience in China
• Strong design sensibility and understanding of fashion trends
• Experience with better/premium level product
• Experience developing a concept from scratch, including the design of the product

Main Responsibilities:

• Manage the development of several ophthalmic/ sun frame collections:
• Specialty Optical collections
• Diffusion Brand collections
• New Pitches for Key Accounts
• Design and develop products from scratch, meeting the brand objectives set forth by the licensor, key account, and the market needs
• Primary sourcing contact with suppliers
• Pricing of new models
• Analyze sales results to develop next collection
• Interface effectively w/ marketing to deliver on-message product for each brand
• Data entry and maintenance for models to purchase

Additional Responsibilities:

• Develop Product Training documents as needed for key accounts and/or sales team
• Support in the execution of events including tradeshows, press events, and internal events. Trade Show Set Up—ability to lift 30lbs boxes

Results Expected:

• Strong sales of products
• Well- fitting and functioning product--quality standards maintained
• Commercially reasonable, trend-right, brand appropriate, competitively priced product
• Timely and efficient product development including vendor management

Must Have Skills:

Product Development is 75% of the job so the following "must have" skills are mostly relevant to PD

• Ability to draw accessories in Illustrator
• Technical understanding of CAD drawings including an ability to understand 3-D objects in a 2-D format (akin to engineering)
• Efficient organizational systems and discipline in using them: work- flow tracking, timeline management, project details
• Ability to carefully review product for quality and accurately identify and detail needed changes to a vendor
• Precise and accurate written communication skills
• Positive attitude with an ability to flex daily priorities without becoming overwhelmed
• Strong people skills to foster good internal and external relationships
• Strong negotiating skills and understanding of the relationship of price and product
• Critical thinking skills which are evidenced in good decision making, project ownership, and global perspective
• Solutions oriented attitude
• Curious, loves to learn
• Ability to know if the information makes sense—good judgement
• Fast learner

The position is based out of Tura US HQ. at 10 W. 37th St., 7th Floor (near 5th Ave.). This is not a remote position. The employee is expected to work in the office in order to effectively collaborate with the brand team.

Salary: $50,000 annually

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Tura is not able to sponsor employment visas for this position at this time.