4 - 7 years design experience; watch experience required
Excellent sketching and free hand drawing / rendering skills
Strong computer skills
Proficiency in 2D programs (Photoshop, Illustrator, Power Point, Share Point, Publisher or equivalent) and 3D software (Rhino, Alias, and/or Solidworks)
Knowledge of competitive consumer goods market
Must possess a strong fashion sense and have the ability to interpret trends
Knowledge of technical watch construction
Knowledge of brands and product lines
Strong interest in our products
Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines in fast-paced environment
Organized, detail-oriented, thorough and results-oriented
Creative problem solver
High energy / Strong Work Ethic
High degree of customer focus
Focus on team / relationship building
Strong communication and presentation skills
This is a hybrid position (minimum of 3 days in office). Our office is located in Paramus, NJ.
The base salary range for this position is $65,000 to $80,000 per year. Base salary is determined by individualized factors such as experience and market location.
Benefits described above are subject to change and/or may be modified at the Company's discretion based on business needs or applicable laws.
DIRECT APPLICANTS ONLY - NO AGENCIES
Movado Group, Inc. designs, sources, and distributes MOVADO®, MVMT®, OLIVIA BURTON®, EBEL®, CONCORD®, COACH®, TOMMY HILFIGER®, HUGO BOSS®, LACOSTE®, and CALVIN KLEIN® watches worldwide, and operates Movado company stores in the United States.
At Movado Group, we are committed to building the strongest brands in the industry and we are passionate about what we do. Our people are fueled by a creative spirit and a drive for excellence that are reflected in every aspect of our business. We offer the watch industry a compelling strategic vision and track record of sustained growth and we offer our employees unparalleled opportunities for career advancement. We invite you to come share in our success. Our people are the cornerstone of business - we invite you to grow your career with us.
We are looking for a Watch Designer to support and work with the Creative Executive or Design Manager to initiate and develop women's watch concepts each season that are fashion driven and reflective of the creative vision and Brand aesthetic.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Partners with VP Design and design team to apply seasonal concept materials, color palette for collections
Collaborates with VP Design, Design Manager and the design team to conceptualize and design watch collections that are in keeping with the brand DNA
Responsible for upholding Brand design integrity, high quality execution and timeliness throughout the entire creative process
Adhere to Brand standards and upkeep
Creates and presents designs that are innovative, fit within the line plan and are within design and cost parameters
Creates accurate spec packs under the general direction and approval of the Senior Designer or Design Manager
Develops a deep understanding of the brand DNA and is responsible for creating line extensions in accordance with the brand aesthetic
Provides updates to Backbone and ensures project updates are completed and within deadlines under direction and approval of Senior Designer or Design Manager
Uses Illustrator and 3D in the performance of duties
Partners cross functionally, with brand, merchandisers, product development and design team and participates in meetings with these partners
Makes presentations of design concepts for internal partners
Ability to build and maintain a good rapport with internal & external partners and handle situations with confidence, tact, & resourcefulness
Movadogroup · Paramus, NJ