CMF (Color/Material/Finish) Designer - Men's Watches & Jewelry

American Exchange Group • New York, NY

1d • $75,000 - $85,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Our E.Gluck Holdings division is looking for a CMF (Color/Material/Finish) Designer to contribute to the evolution of our Men’s Watch & Jewelry collections. The ideal candidate should have prior industrial design experience developing physical product and possess a positive, productive mentality. This is a fulltime position based at our Midtown headquarters located in New York, New York. Fridays remote.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design or related design field
• 2 years’ work experience in wearable consumer products (non-apparel)
• Excellent Skills in 2D Illustrator and Photoshop
• Knowledge in Basic Manufacturing Techniques
• Experience in building Specification/Technical documents for Suppliers/Engineers
• Organizational skills to prioritize projects across multiple brands and categories
• Excellent note taking skills and digital file organization

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge with 3D Solidworks & Keyshot Rendering are a plus
• Portfolio that demonstrates color, material, and finish (CMF) applied to projects with story/rationale
• Knowledge in the Wearable Accessories Industry (Watches, Jewelry, and/or Packaging Design)
• Understanding of Ergonomics & Proportions in wearable products
• Experience working with materials & finishes including Metals, Ceramics, Rubbers, Gemstones, & Plated Metals.
• Basic knowledge of material tolerances when constructing designs concepts

Responsibilities

• Designing wearable product accessories under the direction of the Creative SVP with guidance from the Director of Industrial Design.
• Producing product designs of Men’s Watches / Men’s Jewelry / Branded Accessories / Packaging Concepts.
• Ability to explore ideas efficiently and communicate them through material references and/or hand sketches
• Creating effective 2D Design concepts and assisting with 3D Files/Renderings when necessary
• Willing to create high quality work, whether developing your own concept or the concepts of someone else
• Preparing specification packets for all design projects to visually communicate details for the factory/supplier
• Sharing updates of competitive product releases in the wearable category
• Innovative mindset when confronted with project budgetary restraints
• Participation during project brainstorms & internal design reviews
• Partner with product development on production and key project requests
• Building digital presentations of concepts to easily communicate designs with noncreative departments
• Possess a curious passion for new techniques, materials, and opportunities to create exciting products

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health & Wellness Benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Half Day Fridays with shortened hours during both Summer and Winter seasons
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Tax-free commuter benefits
• Exclusive employee merchandise discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level