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

American Exchange Group • New York, NY

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

American Exchange Group is a leader in fashion accessory products and brand management, distributing globally recognized brands, private label brands, and licensed brands across various categories. Our E.Gluck Holdings division is seeking a CMF (Color/Material/Finish) Designer to contribute to the evolution of our Men’s Watch & Jewelry collections. The ideal candidate will have prior industrial design experience developing physical products and a positive, productive mindset. This is a full-time position based at our Midtown headquarters in New York, New York, with remote work on Fridays.

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.
• Exploring ideas efficiently and communicating them through material references and/or hand sketches.
• Creating effective 2D Design concepts and assisting with 3D Files/Renderings when necessary.
• 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.
• Participating during project brainstorms & internal design reviews.
• Partnering with product development on production and key project requests.
• Building digital presentations of concepts to easily communicate designs with non-creative departments.
• Possessing 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