Assistant, Designer - Fine Jewelry

Centric Brands; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) matching

Summer Fridays

Generous PTO

Merchandise discounts

Career development

Centric Cares program

Job summary

Centric Brands is seeking an Assistant Designer to support our jewelry design team, contributing to the creation and development of distinctive fine and fashion jewelry collections. The role offers a fast-paced, collaborative environment with involvement from concept through execution, and a strong emphasis on storytelling and mood boards.

The ideal candidate holds a related degree and 1–2 years of jewelry design experience, with proficiency in Illustrator and knowledge of Rhino/Matrix or ZBrush

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Jewelry Design, Industrial Design, or a related field required.
• 1–2 years of experience in fine or fashion jewelry design preferred.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator; familiarity with jewelry CAD software such as Rhino, Matrix, or ZBrush is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Create and revise technical drawings (CADs and hand sketches) using Adobe Illustrator and/or Rhino/Matrix.
• Prepare presentation decks, visual line sheets, and internal review tools.
• Maintain and update records in Product Data Tracker (PDT) sheets, PLM systems, and shared drives.
• Assist in tracking samples and coordinating with vendors for approvals, material updates, and pricing requests.
• Organize and manage the material and sample library, including plating swatches, gemstone references, and archival designs.
• Partner with Senior Designers in early design research, gathering reference materials, trend insights, and seasonal inspiration.
• Assist in conceptualizing initial seasonal ideas that align with the broader product strategy and brand aesthetic.
• Work closely with Product Development, Production, and Merchandising teams to ensure seamless design handoffs and development progress.

Skills

Adobe Illustrator

Attention to detail

Creative jewelry design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Jewelry Design, Industrial Design, or a related field

Tools

Rhino

Matrix

ZBrush

Job description

About Us

Centric Brands is a leading lifestyle brand collective that designs, sources, markets and sells high quality products in multiple segments, including women’s, men’s and kid’s apparel, accessories, entertainment and beauty. Centric Brands is focused on our customers and our brands that will drive the company’s future growth. We are defined by innovation as we seize new opportunities and thrive in an environment informed by creativity and thinking that is both analytical and outside the box. Centric Brands reflects a team built on respect, for others and for the hard work it takes to achieve our goals and build our bright future together.

About Us

Centric Brands is a leading lifestyle brand collective that designs, sources, markets and sells high quality products in multiple segments, including women’s, men’s and kid’s apparel, accessories, entertainment and beauty. Centric Brands is focused on our customers and our brands that will drive the company’s future growth. We are defined by innovation as we seize new opportunities and thrive in an environment informed by creativity and thinking that is both analytical and outside the box. Centric Brands reflects a team built on respect, for others and for the hard work it takes to achieve our goals and build our bright future together.

Specific Responsibilities Would Include

We’re seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Designer to support our jewelry design team in the creation and development of distinctive fine and fashion jewelry collections. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, contributing to every stage of the design process—from concept development to final execution.

Strategy & Innovation

• Partner with Senior Designers in early design research, gathering reference materials, trend insights, and seasonal inspiration.
• Assist in conceptualizing initial seasonal ideas that align with the broader product strategy and brand aesthetic.
• Source images, stones, finishes, and materials to support mood boards, storytelling, and collection development.

Operations & Execution

• Support adherence to the product development calendar by helping track design timelines and project milestones.
• Create and revise technical drawings (CADs and hand sketches) using Adobe Illustrator and/or Rhino/Matrix.
• Prepare presentation decks, visual line sheets, and internal review tools.
• Maintain and update accurate records in Product Data Tracker (PDT) sheets, PLM systems, and shared drives.
• Assist in tracking samples and coordinating with vendors for approvals, material updates, and pricing requests.
• Organize and manage the material and sample library, including plating swatches, gemstone references, and archival designs.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Product Development, Production, and Merchandising teams to ensure seamless design handoffs and development progress.
• Help nurture and maintain productive relationships with both domestic and international vendors.

Teamwork & Leadership

• Actively contribute to a positive, collaborative team culture with a proactive and solutions-oriented mindset.
• Demonstrate ownership of tasks and communicate effectively with supervisors, seeking guidance and feedback as needed.

Our Best Fit Candidate Would Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Jewelry Design, Industrial Design, or a related field.
• 1–2 years of experience in fine or fashion jewelry design.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator; knowledge of jewelry CAD software such as Rhino, Matrix, or ZBrush is a strong plus.
• Exceptional organizational skills with keen attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Strong interest in jewelry, materials, craftsmanship, and visual storytelling.

In return, we provide an industry-competitive salary, along with a comprehensive benefits plan (medical, dental, vision) that includes a matching 401(k), Summer Fridays, generous PTO, merchandise discounts, excellent career development opportunities, and a work environment that reflects our industry leadership. Our social impact program, Centric Cares, focuses on volunteerism to make a difference in communities we live and work in and our D&I committee is shaping the future of diversity, equity and inclusion at Centric Brands though workshops, resources and inspiring conversation.

Salary Range: $60,000 - $65,000

At Centric Brands, we believe our people are our greatest asset, and we seek to structure competitive compensation offers to ensure that we are able to attract and retain the best talent. Our job postings include an annual base salary range at the time of employment. The stated base salary range represents our good faith estimate as to what candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on several factors, including the selected candidate's educational and professional experience, industry knowledge, location, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the selection process. Base salary is a part of a total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, annual bonus and other Centric Brands sponsored benefit programs.

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Centric Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Please note that Centric Brands will only reach out to interview, make an offer of employment or conduct onboarding activities for candidates who have applied through our careers site. When interviewing for a position, the candidate experience will include live interaction, such as a video conference or telephone call, with a Recruiter and/or company employee(s).