Associate Designer

JENNY BIRD is Canada's leading fashion jewelry brand, known for its elevated design, quality craftsmanship, and forward-thinking approach. As we expand our offering to include fine jewelry alongside our mainline collections, we are looking for a talented and detail-driven Senior Product Development Manager to help bring our vision to life. 

The Opportunity
JENNY BIRD is seeking a highly creative and technically skilled Associate Jewelry Designer or Jewelry Designer to join our Design Team. In this role, you’ll support the creation and development of our mainline jewelry collections, focused on seasonal and trend-forward pieces in brass and steel. This position blends creative vision and technical precision, helping bring to life designs that reflect the brand’s modern, timeless aesthetic.

About You
You’re immersed in fashion and design, with a sharp eye for what’s next. You’re proactive, detail-oriented, and passionate about creating jewelry that feels both relevant and enduring. You understand brand DNA intuitively and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

In this Role, you will:

• Partner with the Senior Designer to develop new seasonal collections that embody the Jenny Bird aesthetic.
• Design and model technical components (clasps, linkages, mechanisms) with precision and creativity.
• Translate design direction into detailed sketches, CADs, and spec sheets.
• Support sampling and prototyping, ensuring accuracy and quality through each development stage.
• Collaborate with the Product Development team to communicate with overseas vendors, review CAD files, and resolve technical challenges.
• Suggest design improvements and ensure seamless documentation of CAD files, revisions, and samples.
• Contribute to concepting and trend research, bringing fresh ideas and insights into materials, finishes, and silhouettes.
• Assist in preparing production specifications and design packages as needed.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of jewelry design experience with advanced CAD skills (Rhino, Matrix, KeyShot, or similar).
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
• Deep understanding of jewelry manufacturing, construction, and materials.
• Strong balance of creativity and technical execution.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and follow-through.
• Strong eye for contemporary, wearable design and awareness of global fashion trends.
• Based in Toronto or New York, working closely with the in-house Design team.

Team Member Expectations:

We are looking for a compassionate and reliable individual who will lead with empathy, inspire their teammates with a strong work ethic, and support the growth of their peers through establishing relationships built on trust and respect.

As a brand, we have seen incredible growth and success through our team’s proactiveness, curiosity, and desire to learn while building. We look for team members who embody these traits and have the confidence and comfortability to collaborate laterally, communicate ideas effectively, and support the company’s goals.

Job Details: 

• Remote in New York or New Jersey, pending potential office in New York City. If an office is established, you may be required to work from NYC 2–3 days per week at that location. 
• Salary Range: The anticipated base salary range for this position is $60,000-90,000. Exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget. Salary range may vary based on geographic location.

Perks:

• 3-weeks vacation + 3 float days + Summer Fridays (we close the office early at 1 pm)
• Your birthday off!
• Perks on JENNY BIRD products!

The Interview Process:

• Phone screening
• In person interview 
• Case Study
• In Person Peer & Sr. Leadership team interviews

JENNY BIRD does not discriminate in hiring or terms and conditions of employment because of an individual’s race, ancestry, colour, place of origin, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, family status or marital status, or any other protected category recognized by provincial or federal laws.

Should you require any accommodation, please inform us and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs. For any accessibility-related assistance, requests for information in accessible alternative formats or to report any accessibility problems, please share in your application or email.