Junior Designer Eyewear BACKFILL**Please have the link to the candidate's digital portfolio listed on the resume******** **Finding a designer with eyewear experience is not an easy task. Would like to find someone with, at least, Accessories design experience. Please NO... " Graphic Designers " " Candidates located outside of Manhattan/BK/Queens Looking to find someone that is open to staying with this role for a longer period of time.
** 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
EEO:
Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.