Junior Designer Eyewear

Belcan; New York (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Belcan in New York, NY (3 days onsite 2 days remote) seeks a Junior Designer to support Coach, MK, RLG and Tory brands in completing collection work. You will collaborate with lead designers and NA product strategy teams.

You will generate color CAD renderings, assist with color/material direction, and research market trends to align with brand identity. This entry-level role offers hands-on growth and team-based projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Design from an 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.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Experience with 3D Design Software a plus.

Responsibilities

• Proficiency in generating fully detailed color CAD renderings for color review of eyewear collections based on licensor requests.
• Assist NA lead designers & strategy teams in conceptualizing color and material direction for collections.
• Research 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 NA 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.

Skills

Color CAD rendering

Team collaboration

Brand alignment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Design

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

3D Design Software

Job description

Location: New York, NY 10018 (3 days onsite 2 days Remote)

Duration: 6 Months

Pay Rate: $22.60/hr

Work hours: 9-5pm

Location- Remote or Onsite: Onsite 3 days per week

Job Description:

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