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American Exchange Group is an industry leader in fashion accessory products and brand management. By facilitating distribution to major retailers internationally for their globally recognized brands, custom private label brands, and exclusive licensed brandsincluding footwear, tech wearables, watches, jewelry, handbags, fashion accessories, home, and beautyAmerican Exchange Group raises the bar by disrupting the status quo with value and quality, while staying at the forefront of trends.

Joining American Exchange Group means being part of a dynamic and diverse team where your contributions drive real impactand where theres always room to grow. If you're looking to be part of a company that blends heritage with hustle, were excited to meet you.

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Position Summary

Our E.Gluck Holdings division is looking for a CMF (Color/Material/Finish) Designer to contribute to the evolution of our Mens Watch & Jewelry collections. The ideal candidate should have prior industrial design experience developing physical product and possess a positive, productive mentality.

Location: This is a fulltime position based at our Midtown headquarters located in New York, New York. Fridays remote.

Key Responsibilities:

• Designing wearable product accessories under the direction of the Creative SVP with guidance from the Director of Industrial Design.
• Producing product designs of Mens Watches / Mens Jewelry / Branded Accessories / Packaging Concepts.
• Ability to explore ideas efficiently and communicate them through material references and/or hand sketches
• Creating effective 2D Design concepts and assisting with 3D Files/Renderings when necessary
• Willing to create high quality work, whether developing your own concept or the concepts of someone else
• 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
• Innovative mindset when confronted with project budgetary restraints
• Participation during project brainstorms & internal design reviews
• Partner with product development on production and key project requests
• Building digital presentations of concepts to easily communicate designs with noncreative departments
• Possess a curious passion for new techniques, materials, and opportunities to create exciting products

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors 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 with 3D Solidworks & Keyshot Rendering are a plus
• Portfolio that demonstrates color, material, and finish (CMF) applied to projects with story/rationale
• 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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

What We Offer

• 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

Salary:The anticipated base salary is$75k-$85kannually. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, internal equity, and location. This position description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with this position. While this description is intended to accurately reflect the position's activities and requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties as necessary. The compensation package is dependent on a number of factors, including, for example, experience, education, market data, and business needs.