Jr Jewelry Designer

Overview

K&M Associates, L.P., founded in 1959 is a top leader in the fashion accessories industry. Known for its expertise in transforming need-based items into impulse purchases, K&M excels in product innovation to consistently offer customers exciting new trends. With in-house design and logistical operations, the company ensures high-quality products and customer satisfaction. K&M's collaborations with world-class retailers demonstrate its leadership in design, manufacturing, sourcing, packaging, and distribution of fashion accessories.

The company is fueled by a dedicated team and a culture of innovation, driving its success in the industry.

We seek a jr level designer to join our creative team.

Design and create jewelry and accessory products based on brand and customer directions and market trends.

• Develop and execute product designs that will reflect customer’s needs and achieve merchandising objectives.
• Research seasonal trends and create trend presentations, including boards, tear sheets, samples and components.
• Ability to create new product designs through computer rendering and assembled samples.
• Create products by designing through manipulating materials.
• Provide direction to the manipulators on product designs.
• Ability to craft conceptual direction / creative vision for new products/collections.
• Bring a high level of creativity, attention to detail and efficiency while working under tight deadlines and on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Collaborate with Sales, and PD team to ensure that designs are engineered to meet cost and margin targets, while remaining aesthetically pleasing.
• Work with Product Development Teams both locally and overseas to ensure that proper interpretation of designs is executed into actual samples.
• Consistently provide detailed specification information of materials, components and parts to PD and overseas vendors.
• Present/speak to product and trend internally and with outside partners.
• Shop stores. Provide recap of newness – techniques, colors, what’s new out at retailers
• Some domestic travel.

• 1-2 years of jewelry design experience
• Bachelor’s Degree Textiles Merchandising and Design Program preferred
• Must be able to manipulate original designs
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop to create renderings and technical drawings.
• Must be able to interpret trends and seasonal color pallets for customers’ needs
• Excellent oral and written communication skills - ability to present / sell creative ideas
• Technical jewelry expertise and superior knowledge of construction and componentry
• Sense of urgency and ability to multi-task – with a positive attitude and confidence.
• Ability to thrive in a fast paced, time sensitive, and ever-evolving business environment and perform under pressure

We need you On Site in our Providence, RI office!

A portfolio is required for consideration

Be part of our story, join our dynamic team and enjoy a positive work environment and 4-day work week