Designer, Watches

American Exchange Group

Watch collection designer creating trend-driven accessories for American Exchange Group. Developing technical designs from concept through production while coordinating with product, sales, production, and sourcing teams.

Posted 8/14/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $65,000 - $70,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in jewelry and watch design, with a strong ability to translate market trends into innovative product designs. Proficient in technical drawing and CAD rendering, while effectively collaborating across departments to meet project deadlines.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Jewelry DesignWatch DesignTechnical DrawingAdobe Creative SuiteCollaboration Skills

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Hard Skills

Jewelry DesignWatch DesignTechnical DrawingCAD RenderingPackaging Design

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationCollaboration SkillsProject Management

Tools & Technologies

Adobe Creative SuiteIllustratorPhotoshopInDesignCanvaMicrosoft Office

Industry Keywords

Fashion DesignProduct DevelopmentTrend ResearchMarket DemandStyle Plans

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborate with the Product Development team to develop and execute innovative product designs aligned with brand vision and market demand
Oversee and assist in preparing technical drawings of proposed products for production
Research and develop seasonal trends and translate them into brand-appropriate watch collections
Create quarterly trend guides and style plans reflecting current and emerging fashion directions
Interpret design and style trends within pricing strategies and production capabilities
Design according to style plans, sales needs, and emerging trends while meeting the product development calendar
Photograph and organize catalog images from development through confirmation samples for internal and client use
Collaborate with Sales, Production, and Sourcing teams to align design execution across departments
Update watch designs for each season
Generate recaps and presentations for internal sales meetings and external market appointments
Manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines
Take on additional projects and responsibilities supporting department and company goals

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Jewelry/Industrial Design, Fashion Design, or related field preferred
1–3 years of experience in jewelry/watch design or accessory design
Portfolio showcasing creative and technical design abilities
Proficiency 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 watch industry strongly preferred
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple deadlines
Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

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