Junior Designer

Integrated Resources, Inc ( IRI ); New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Integrated Resources, Inc (IRI) in New York, NY is seeking a Junior Designer for eyewear/accessories/jewelry/footwear to support Coach, MK, RLG and Tory brands. The hybrid role requires a portfolio link and at least 6 months in eyewear/accessories design.

The role focuses on color CAD renderings, collaborating with lead designers and strategy teams, and exploring new materials. Proficiency in Illustrator and MS Office is required; 3D design is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Design from accredited college or university.
• Minimum 6 months of design experience in Eyewear or Accessories; including intern or temp work
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator; other Adobe programs a plus

Responsibilities

• Proficiency in generating fully detailed color CAD renderings for color review of eyewear collections based on licensor specifications.
• Assist NA lead designers & strategy teams in conceptualizing color and material direction for collections.
• Researches domestic and competitive markets to identify new products and market trends while maintaining brand identity and business strategy.
• Support explorative development of materials and techniques with lead designer, product strategy and Italy teams.
• On-the-job training with NA and Italy teams to become proficient in technical limitations and specifications of eyewear.
• Assist brands in collection sketch development & special company-wide design projects.
• Execute to timelines and provide timely solutions.

Education

Bachelor’s degree of Design

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

3D Design Software

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Title: Junior Designer Eyewear/Accessories/Jewelry/Footwear

Location: New York NY - Hybrid 3 Days in office

Contract: 6 Months and Possibility of Extension

Pay Rate - $22.60/hour on W2

Note - Please have the link to the candidate's digital portfolio listed on the resume. Finding a designer with eyewear experience is not an easy task. Would like to find someone with, at least, Accessories design experience. Please NO... Graphic Designers Candidates located outside of Manhattan/BK/Queens Looking to find someone that is open to staying with this role for a longer period of time.

GENERAL FUNCTION

The Junior Designer will be charged with supporting Coach, MK, RLG and Tory brands in completing collection work; this includes close collaboration with lead designers and N.A. product strategy teams.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Proficiency in generating fully detailed color CAD renderings for color review of eyewear collections based on the specifications set per licensor requests.

Assist N.A. lead designers & strategy teams in conceptualizing color and material direction for collections.

Researches domestic and competitive markets to identify new products and market trends while maintaining brand identity and business strategy.

Support explorative development of materials and techniques in collaboration with lead designer, product strategy and Italy teams.

Through on-the-job training with N.A. and Italy teams, become proficient in technical limitations and specifications of eyewear.

Opportunity to assist brands in needed collection sketch development & special company-wide design projects.

Executes to timelines and provides timely solutions.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree of Design from accredited college or university required.

Minimum 6 months of design experience in Eyewear or Accessories; including intern or temp work

Proficient in Adobe Illustrator; other Adobe programs a plus

Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint

Experience with 3D Design Software a plus