Jewelry & Packaging Graphic Designer, Bridge & Costume

American Exchange Group • New York, NY

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

American Exchange Group is seeking a highly creative and technically skilled Jewelry & Packaging Graphic Designer who can bridge design vision with production execution. This role requires a strong understanding of the jewelry industry, retail dynamics, and packaging design—particularly within gifting and mass-market segments. The ideal candidate is a forward-thinking designer who can seamlessly blend creativity with strategy—bringing fresh, market-relevant ideas to life while ensuring they are executable at scale.

Requirements

• Jewelry Industry Expertise: Demonstrated understanding of jewelry design, materials, and market positioning.
• Ability to translate trends into commercially viable jewelry concepts.
• Familiarity with category segmentation (fine, fashion, bridge).
• Wholesale (WS) Retail Experience: Proven experience designing for multiple retail accounts simultaneously.
• Ability to adapt designs to meet diverse brand identities and customer profiles.
• Understanding of retail timelines, margin structures, and merchandising strategies.
• Bachelor’s degree in Jewelry Design, Fashion Design, or related field preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in jewelry design or accessory design.
• A portfolio showcasing creative and technical design abilities.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign), Canva, and Microsoft Office.
• Experience with technical drawing, CAD rendering, and packaging design preferred.
• Previous experience in the jewelry industry strongly preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple deadlines.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with technical drawing, CAD rendering, and packaging design preferred.
• Previous experience in the jewelry industry strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with the Executive Team to develop and execute innovative product designs that align with brand vision and market demand.
• Design full jewelry collections aligned with trends, target customer, and price point.
• Pair product assortments with cohesive packaging concepts.
• Oversee and assist in preparing technical drawings of proposed product to be used for production.
• Support research and development of seasonal trends and translate them into brand-appropriate jewelry collections.
• Create quarterly trend guides and style plans that reflect current and emerging fashion directions.
• Interpret design and style trends within pricing strategies and the production team’s technical capabilities.
• Design according to style plans, sales needs and emerging trends; ensure timely execution of product development calendar.
• Create repeat patterns and graphic layouts for packaging and displays.
• Photograph and organize catalog images from development through confirmation samples for internal and client use.
• Collaborate with Sales, Production, and Sourcing teams to ensure design execution is aligned across departments.
• Work with team on updating packaging designs for each season.
• Generate recaps and presentations for internal sales meetings and external market appointments.
• Maintain a high level of creativity, precision, and efficiency while managing multiple projects and meeting tight deadlines.
• Take on additional projects and responsibilities as needed to support the department and broader company goals.

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
• Flexible Fridays with shortened hours during both Summer and Winter seasons
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSs)
• Tax-free commuter benefits
• Exclusive employee merchandise discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees