The Company
Midas Chain, known as the premier jewelry manufacturer in the U.S. and worldwide, sells exclusively to the jewelry trade. Midas began as a family business 40 years ago, with expert craftsmanship marked as the company’s keystone. Our jewelry quality is paired with our commitment to creating genuine client relationships uniquely tailored to each jeweler. We proudly work in collaboration with mom-and-pop shops, national retailers, and everyone in between. We offer a beautiful work environment, competitive salary and benefits package including PTO/Sick time, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, LIFE, STD, LTD and 401K Profit Sharing.
The Role
The Jewelry Designer is responsible for developing new concepts and ideas that will enhance the brand’s jewelry line. The role will work closely with our merchandise & design team and contribute from the concept to development process. Qualified candidate must present a portfolio of previous work and be willing to demonstrate skills by creating a custom design as part of the screening process.
This is a fulltime, in-office position with regular work hours of 9-5:30pm.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and executes product designs from conception to prototype that achieve overall product strategy and merchandise objectives.
- Sketch design ideas/concepts to convey ideas to the merchandising team.
- Partner with the design team to elaborate and expand design concepts and coordinate seasonal concepts, materials, and hardware.
- Research seasonal trends and develop new design concepts based on the trends to enhance the brand’s image in the market.
- Ensure designs meet merchant line plans, assortment strategies and overall creative direction.
- Prepare and finalize technical drawings of proposed product to be used for product development process and ensure specs are sent to factories.
- Create product presentations including boards, tear sheets, and samples and present new product assortment during line previews with internal partners.
- Research and recommend trends and color stories for each season and category.
- Adhere to design calendar and deadlines.
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in art, design (or equivalent work experience) and 3+ years' experience designing fine jewelry
- Experience in Photoshop, Illustrator and 3D Software
- Previous metal accessory/fine jewelry design experience
- Ability to multi-task and shift direction quickly.
- Positive-minded, team player who enjoys working with a small team and is willing to expand responsibilities according to company needs.
- Technical package skills are a must
- Excellent communication & presentation skills
- Acute attention to detail
- Adaptable and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment are essential
- Practical problem- solver, highly organized and self-motivated
