Senior Designer, 2D Technical Lead

Kendra Scott, LLC; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Kendra Scott, LLC in Austin, TX, is seeking a 2D Technical Design Lead / Senior Designer I to create high-quality 2D mockups and technical specs, maintain visual assortment documentation, and communicate design intent across Design and Product Development.

This role blends creative execution with technical expertise, drives process improvements, mentors juniors, and ensures design accuracy from concept to production while meeting cost and timeline targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Jewelry design or Product development field or equivalent job experience.
• 5+ years experience in jewelry design, technical design, or product development for a high growth company.
• Advanced proficiency with Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge of costume and fine jewelry construction-stone settings as well as working mechanisms including clasps and hinges.
• Excellent listening and communication skills.
• A proven ability to execute with consistent high quality on-time delivery.
• Advanced problem-solving skills with an eye for technical detail.
• Experience creating and reviewing technical specifications and BOMs with a high level of precision.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent ability to communicate 3D concepts clearly through 2D visuals and documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects, influence cross-functional partners, and mentor others.
• Highly organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• The ability to be a team player and contribute to a positive working environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of 2D mockups for new and existing styles, ensuring alignment with brand standards, cost targets and seasonal direction.
• Oversee updates, recolors, and refinements of existing styles for cross-functional use.
• Own creation and accuracy of Visual Assortment Sheets, ensuring clarity and consistency across collections.
• Translate design direction into production-ready visuals, balancing design intent, cost, and manufacturability.
• Capture direction for materials and color mixes to apply to styles to achieve design intent and price point goals.
• Provide structured guidance, feedback, and quality standards to junior team members.
• Lead creation and review of technical specification documents, and ensure production readiness prior to vendor handoff.
• Interpret and communicate construction, materials, and functionality to cross-functional partners and manufacturers.
• Evaluate designs for production viability, wearability, and functionality, with cost considerations.
• Partner with Product Development and vendors to troubleshoot construction challenges and maintain timelines.
• Maintain documentation standards, templates, and best practices across collections.

Skills

Strong communication

Project leadership

Mentoring

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Jewelry design or Product development

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We are a fashion-lifestyle brand of big dreams, colorful confidence, and inspired design. Founded on Family, Fashion and Philanthropy, we believe that our employees and customers are the heart and soul of our brand, and that giving back is the truest form of success. Fashion meets innovation in the design of our two state-of-the-art facilities based in the heart of Austin, Texas, and overflows into the design of our growing retail environment across the country.

Position Overview:

The 2D Technical Design Lead / Senior Designer I is a member of the Design Team.The 2D Technical Design Lead is an exempt, full-time position that reports to the 2D/Technical Design Manager. The 2D Technical Design Lead’s primary duty is creation of high-quality 2D design mockups and technical specification documentation,maintainingvisual assortment documentation, and clearly communicating Design Intent to cross functional partners.

This position combines strong creative execution with technicalexpertise, while also driving process consistency, mentoring team members, and ensuring design accuracy from concept through production. The Lead acts as a key partner across Design and Product Development, ensuring both aesthetic integrity and production feasibility while meeting cost and timeline targets.

Responsibilities:

Lead development of 2D mockups for new and existing styles, ensuring alignment with brand standards, costtargetsand seasonal direction.

Oversee updates, recolors, and refinements of existing styles for cross-functional use.

Own creation and accuracy of Visual Assortment Sheets, ensuring clarity and consistency across collections.

Translate design direction into clear, production-ready visuals, making final recommendations to balance design intent, cost, and manufacturability.

Capture direction for materials and color mixes to apply to styles to achieve design intent and price point goals for overall collection.

Providestructured guidance, feedback, and quality standards to junior team members, elevating overall team execution

Technical Design Ownership

Lead creation and review of technical specification documents, serving as the final decision-maker on accuracy, completeness, and production readiness prior to vendor handoff

Interpret and communicate construction, materials, and functionality to cross-functional partners and manufacturers.

Evaluate designs for production viability, wearability, and functionality, making final recommendations to ensure scalable and cost-effective execution

Partner with Product Development and vendors to troubleshoot construction challenges, owning resolution of technical issues tomaintaintimelines and product integrity

Own consistency and quality control standards across all technical documentation, driving reduction of errors and rework

Accountable for on-time delivery, technical accuracy, and production readiness across all assigned workstreams

Process & Workflow Leadership

Own and evolve scalable workflows and systems related to 2D design, spec creation, and BOM handoff processes

Identifyand implement scalable process improvements that increase efficiency, accuracy, and cross-functional alignment

Maintain and evolve team-wide documentation standards, templates, and best practices, ensuring consistency across all collections

Prioritize work across multiple projects and timelines, balancing business needs, team capacity, and production deadlines

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Serve as a key liaison between Design, Product Development, and external vendors, acting as a primary point of accountability for technical design clarity and execution

Lead spec review meetings, driving alignment and making final recommendations on technical feasibility, cost, and readiness

Communicate design intent, updates, and risks proactively, influencing cross-functional decision-making throughout the product lifecycle

Partner with leadership during seasonal kickoff and concepting, providing early technical input to shape assortment strategy and ensurefeasibledesign direction

Maintaina high levelof communication and collaboration with supervisor and members of the design team to ensure continual progress towardtimely,accurateand cohesive assortment completion

Mentor and develop Technical Design Assistants, driving skill growth, accountability, and overall team performance

Contribute to concepting, sketching, and inspiration during seasonal development cycles

Foster a collaborative, positive, and solutions-oriented team environment, modeling leadership behaviors and reinforcing team standards

Work independently to solve complex problems and make decisions, balancing competing priorities and business needs

Must be organized, able to act independently, as well as take direction, and able to switch rapidly between different projects in a fast-paced environment

Our Ideal Candidate Will Have:

Bachelor’s Degree in Jewelry design or Product development field or equivalent job experience

5+years experiencein jewelry design, technical design, or product development for a high growth company

Advancedproficiencywith Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustratorand Microsoft Excel

Knowledge of costume and fine jewelry construction-stone settings as well asworking mechanisms including clasps and hinges

Excellent listening and communication skills

A proven ability to execute with consistent high quality on-time delivery

Advanced problem-solvingskills with an eye for technical detail

Experience creating and reviewing technical specifications and BOMs witha high levelof precision

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Excellent ability to communicate 3D concepts clearly through 2D visuals and documentation

Demonstrated ability to lead projects, influence cross-functional partners, and mentor others

Highly organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously

The ability to be a team player and contribute to a positive working environment

What Sets This Role Apart

Ownership of both creative execution and technical accuracy

Leadership in process, quality, and team development

Direct impact on product integrity from concept to production

Opportunity to shape tools, workflows, and standards for th

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.