Assistant Jewelry Designer

About the role

Kate Spade New York is seeking a creative, detail‑driven Assistant Jewelry Designer to join its jewelry design team. You will help translate seasonal concepts into finished pieces, collaborating closely with the Senior Design Director and cross‑functional partners.

Key responsibilities

• Support the jewelry design team throughout all stages of the design process, aligned with the seasonal calendar.
• Research trends, materials, and techniques to create fresh, playful, and authentically Kate Spade jewelry.
• Create and maintain detailed spec sheets and technical packages for development.
• Prepare and present seasonal mood boards and presentations to cross‑functional partners.
• Organize material libraries, component archives, and reference samples.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Accessories Design, Jewelry Design, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 0+ years of jewelry design experience with solid technical knowledge.
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and CAD rendering.
• Detail‑oriented, organized, and able to multitask in a fast‑paced environment.
• Passion for the Kate Spade brand and a keen sense of taste and trend awareness.

Required skills

• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe Photoshop
• CAD rendering