Watch Designer

US01 Movado Group, Inc.; Headquarters (ID); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Accidental dismemberment & death insurance

Tuition reimbursement

401(k)

Short-term and long-term disability

Parental leave

Legal plan

Employee assistance program

Pet insurance

Flexible spending account

Critical illness insurance

Watch accommodations/discounts

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

US01 Movado Group, Inc. is looking for a skilled Watch Designer to support the Creative Executive or Design Manager in developing women’s watch concepts. This role demands innovation while adhering to the brand aesthetic, and requires collaboration with various teams to create and present designs.

Qualified candidates will have 4-7 years design experience with a particular focus on watches, excellent sketching and computer skills, and a strong fashion sense. The hybrid position requires being onsite at least 3 days a week in Paramus, NJ.

Compensation ranges from $65,000 to $80,000 annually, alongside comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree; BFA or equivalent.
• 4 – 7 years design experience; watch experience required.
• Excellent sketching and free hand drawing / rendering skills.
• Strong computer skills.
• Proficiency in 2D programs (Photoshop, Illustrator, Power Point, Share Point, Publisher or equivalent) and 3D software (Rhino, Alias, and/or Solidworks).
• Knowledge of competitive consumer goods market.
• Strong fashion sense and ability to interpret trends.
• Knowledge of technical watch construction.
• Knowledge of brands and product lines.
• Strong interest in our products.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Organized, detail‑oriented, thorough and results‑oriented.
• Creative problem solver.
• High energy / Strong work ethic.
• High degree of customer focus.
• Focus on team / relationship building.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Partners with VP Design and design team to apply seasonal concept materials, color palette for collections.
• Collaborates with VP Design, Design Manager and the design team to conceptualize and design watch collections in keeping with the brand DNA.
• Responsible for upholding Brand design integrity, high quality execution and timeliness throughout the entire creative process.
• Adheres to Brand standards and upkeep.
• Creates and presents designs that are innovative, fit within the line plan and are within design and cost parameters.
• Creates accurate spec packs under the general direction and approval of the Senior Designer or Design Manager.
• Develops a deep understanding of the brand DNA and is responsible for creating line extensions in accordance with the brand aesthetic.
• Provides updates to Backbone and ensures project updates are completed and within deadlines under direction and approval of Senior Designer or Design Manager.
• Uses Illustrator and 3D in the performance of duties.
• Partners cross functionally, with brand, merchandisers, product development and design team and participates in meetings with these partners.
• Makes presentations of design concepts for internal partners.
• Ability to build and maintain a good rapport with internal & external partners and handle situations with confidence, tact, & resourcefulness.

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a Watch Designer to support and work with the Creative Executive or Design Manager to initiate and develop women’s watch concepts each season that are fashion driven and reflect the creative vision and brand aesthetic.

Responsibilities

• Partners with VP Design and design team to apply seasonal concept materials, color palette for collections.
• Collaborates with VP Design, Design Manager and the design team to conceptualize and design watch collections in keeping with the brand DNA.
• Responsible for upholding Brand design integrity, high quality execution and timeliness throughout the entire creative process.
• Adheres to Brand standards and upkeep.
• Creates and presents designs that are innovative, fit within the line plan and are within design and cost parameters.
• Creates accurate spec packs under the general direction and approval of the Senior Designer or Design Manager.
• Develops a deep understanding of the brand DNA and is responsible for creating line extensions in accordance with the brand aesthetic.
• Provides updates to Backbone and ensures project updates are completed and within deadlines under direction and approval of Senior Designer or Design Manager.
• Uses Illustrator and 3D in the performance of duties.
• Partners cross functionally, with brand, merchandisers, product development and design team and participates in meetings with these partners.
• Makes presentations of design concepts for internal partners.
• Ability to build and maintain a good rapport with internal & external partners and handle situations with confidence, tact, & resourcefulness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree; BFA or equivalent.
• 4 – 7 years design experience; watch experience required.
• Excellent sketching and free hand drawing / rendering skills.
• Strong computer skills.
• Proficiency in 2D programs (Photoshop, Illustrator, Power Point, Share Point, Publisher or equivalent) and 3D software (Rhino, Alias, and/or Solidworks).
• Knowledge of competitive consumer goods market.
• Strong fashion sense and ability to interpret trends.
• Knowledge of technical watch construction.
• Knowledge of brands and product lines.
• Strong interest in our products.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Organized, detail‑oriented, thorough and results‑oriented.
• Creative problem solver.
• High energy / Strong work ethic.
• High degree of customer focus.
• Focus on team / relationship building.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Benefits and Compensation

Base salary range: $65,000 to $80,000 per year. This hybrid position requires a minimum of 3 days in the office located in Paramus, NJ. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental dismemberment & death insurance, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), short‑term and long‑term disability, parental leave, legal plan, employee assistance program, pet insurance, flexible spending account, critical illness insurance, watch accommodations/discounts, paid time off and company‑paid holidays.

EEO Statement

Movado Group, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. It prohibits discrimination based on age, color, disability, marital or parental status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.