Design & Architecture, Creative Design ​/ Digital Art, Fashion Design​/ Tailoring

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Job Description

About Kendra Scott

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, maintaining visual assortment documentation, and clearly communicating Design Intent to cross functional partners.

This position combines strong creative execution with technical expertise, 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:

2D Design Leadership

* 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 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.

* Provide structured 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 to maintain timelines 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 work streams

Process & Workflow Leadership

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

* Identify and 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 ensure feasible design direction

Design Team Leadership

* Maintain a…