Jewelry Designer-Michael Kors

Fossil Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match

Parental leave

Paid time off

Hybrid & remote

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Fossil Group in New York is seeking a Jewelry Designer who collaborates with the Senior Creative Director to translate trend research into high-retail jewelry concepts and precise production drawings.

You will contribute from concept through production, delivering detailed CAD drawings and vendor specs for factory execution, while supporting fast-to-market capsule projects, including a new Men's Jewelry line, and maintaining clear communication across teams.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of professional design experience in high‑end brands.
• Strong background in Jewelry Design; fashion design also welcomed.
• Expert in Illustrator and Photoshop.
• 3D modeling experience with Rhino is a plus.
• Fast‑paced, proactive, and precise communicator.

Responsibilities

• Daily collaboration with the Senior Creative Director on design needs, concepts, and brand direction.
• Design and launch fast-to-market capsule collections to capture market opportunities.
• Expand into the Men's Jewelry capsule with leadership in design development.
• Provide hands‑on support to the broader creative team during milestones and deadlines.
• Create detailed technical specs and CAD drawings for factory development.
• Maintain clear technical communication with vendors, manufacturers, and Product Development teams.

Skills

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Rhino 3D

Communication

Detail oriented

Tools

Rhino 3D

Job description

Make An Impact:

We are seeking a proactive, agile, and detail-oriented Jewelry Designer to join our creative team. Reporting directly to the Senior Creative Director, you will play a key role in bringing innovative, high-retail jewelry collections to life-from initial trend research and fast-to-market capsule concepts to precise technical production drawings.

This role offers an exciting blend of day-to-day creative collaboration, technical design execution, and strategic expansion into new lines (including a new Men's capsule). The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, adapts seamlessly to evolving design directions, and maintains high standards of precision and clear communication across internal teams and external vendors.

What you will do in this role:

• Daily Collaboration: Work closely with the Senior Creative Director on daily design needs, collection concepts, and brand direction.

• Fast-to-Market Capsules: Stay ahead of global jewelry trends and partner with the Senior Creative Director to quickly design and launch "fast" and "super-fast" capsule collections to capture real-time market opportunities.

• Men's Line Expansion: Lead design development, alongside the Senior Creative Director, for an upcoming new Men's Jewelry capsule.

• Team Support: Provide hands‑on assistance to the broader creative team during critical project milestones and launch deadlines.

• Detailed Technical Specs: Create clear, highly detailed technical design specs/CAD drawings ready for factory development.

• Factory & PD Liaison: Maintain clear, effective technical communication with vendors, manufacturers, and internal Product Development teams to ensure design integrity and timely execution.

Who You Are:

Requirements

• Experience: 3-5 years of professional design experience, ideally within one or more high-end retail or fashion brands.

• Background: Prior experience in fashion design is welcomed; a strong background in Jewelry Design is preferred.

• Software Proficiency:

• Expert mastery of Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop (required).

• Hands‑on 3D modeling experience in Rhinoceros (a strong plus).

• Agile & Proactive: Highly fast‑to‑action with a "can‑do" attitude and a sense of urgency.

• Adaptable: Comfortable navigating the fluid, iterative nature of the creative and development processes.

• Trend‑Aware: Passionate about market intelligence and deeply tuned into global trends within the jewelry industry.

• Strong Communicator: Clear, precise communicator capable of bridging creative concepts with technical vendor specifications.

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Includes health and well-being services

• Retirement Planning: 401(k) match and educational resources

• Paid Parental Leave & Return to Work Program: Support for new parents and caregivers

• Generous Paid Time Off: Floating Holidays, Sick Time, Personal Days, Summer Flex Fridays

• Work Flexibility: Hybrid schedule plus "Work-From-Anywhere" options

• Tuition Reimbursement: Support for approved educational programs