Assistant Designer (Hybrid)

Claires • Hoffman Estates, IL

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Assistant Designer – Jewelry / PD supports the end-to-end creation of jewelry collections, from concept through production. This role collaborates cross-functionally with Merchandising, Sourcing, and Vendors to ensure timely, cost-effective, and high-quality execution that reflects brand strategy and seasonal trend direction.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in design, or related field.
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and PowerPoint; Miro experience a plus.
• Excellent organization, attention to detail, and ability to multitask.
• Positive, proactive, and collaborative mindset in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Passion about design and love of jewelry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the full product development lifecycle, from concept to final sample approvals.
• Partner with the manager to translate sketches and inspiration into technical specs and product briefs.
• Assist in designing jewelry assortments — from spec packs to final prototypes — with the target customer in mind.
• Review samples and recommend design, proportion, and finish adjustments.
• Participate in product reviews to ensure brand consistency and design integrity.
• Research seasonal trends, color, and materials to generate fresh, relevant ideas.
• Monitor the market and competitive landscape to identify innovation opportunities.
• Stay up to date on emerging jewelry techniques, materials, and finishes to inspire new designs.
• Partner with Merchandising and Sourcing to ensure cost, margin, and trend goals are met.
• Track sample development progress and manage timelines for on-time delivery.
• Support vendor communication and sample revisions.
• Prepare trend decks and assist with seasonal presentations.

Benefits

• Benefits for full-time employees included medical, dental, and vision insurance, voluntary welfare plans, bonus plan eligibility, 401(k) match, vacation time, sick time and paid leave.
• Benefits for part-time employees included voluntary welfare plans, 401(k) match, vacation time, sick time and paid leave in required states.
• Sick Time: For the State of Washington, all employees will accrue paid sick time at the rate of 1 hour for every 30 hours worked.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees