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.

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If an office is established, you may be required to work from NYC 2–3 days per week at that location.  Salary Range :

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