Watch Designer

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

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree; BFA or equivalent
• 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