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Overview The Assistant Designer – Jewelry / PD supports the end-to-end creation of jewelry collections, from concept through production. This role collaborates cross-functionally with Merchandising, Sourcing, and Vendors to ensure timely, cost-effective, and high-quality execution that reflects brand strategy and seasonal trend direction. Key Responsibilities Design & Product Development Support the full product development lifecycle, from concept to final sample approvals. Partner with the manager to translate sketches and inspiration into technical specs and product briefs. Assist in designing jewelry assortments — from spec packs to final prototypes — with the target customer in mind. Review samples and recommend design, proportion, and finish adjustments. Participate in product reviews to ensure brand consistency and design integrity. Trend & Research Research seasonal trends, color, and materials to generate fresh, relevant ideas. Monitor the market and competitive landscape to identify innovation opportunities. Stay up to date on emerging jewelry techniques, materials, and finishes to inspire new designs. Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with Merchandising and Sourcing to ensure cost, margin, and trend goals are met. Track sample development progress and manage timelines for on-time delivery. Support vendor communication and sample revisions. Prepare trend decks and assist with seasonal presentations. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in design, or related field. Passion about design and love of jewelry is a plus. Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and PowerPoint; Miro experience a plus. Excellent organization, attention to detail, and ability to multitask. Positive, proactive, and collaborative mindset in a fast-paced environment. Success Looks Like Trend-right, cohesive designs that align with brand identity. Accurate and timely sample development. Clear communication across design, sourcing, and merchant teams. Contribution to seasonal concepts that drive excitement and sales. Compensation Range: $42,640.00 - $58,240.00 Claire’s is committed to adhering to all applicable company policies and federal, state, and local laws and regulations. All positions will be compensated at or above the legally mandated minimum wage for the location in which work is performed. The final compensation will be determined by various factors such as relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location. Benefits for full-time employees included medical, dental, and vision insurance, voluntary welfare plans, bonus plan eligibility, 401(k) match, vacation time, sick time* and paid leave. Benefits for part-time employees included voluntary welfare plans, 401(k) match, vacation time, sick time* and paid leave in required states. *Sick Time: For the State of Washington, all employees will accrue paid sick time at the rate of 1 hour for every 30 hours worked. Claire's is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and we encourage applications from members of all underrepresented groups, including those with disabilities. We will accommodate applicants' needs, upon request, throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Please inform us of the accommodation(s) that you may require. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially. To request accommodation, please email Benefits@claires.com. Only messages sent for this purpose will be considered. The Claire's Experience. We’re a global brand powerhouse for self - expression. We are dedicated to making this happen through our products, experiences and most importantly, our people. Do work that inspires. We’re passionate about our purpose. We bring joy by opening the door to self-discovery. Every day, we get to encourage and celebrate self-expression with each accessory choice and piercing decision we help our customers make. We think that today – more than ever – encouraging others to freely express their many sides is a pretty great thing to be a part of. Play as a team. We support each other and strive to make personal connections. Because treating each other with respect helps us achieve our individual and common goals. Encouraging our team members to forge their own way is key to what makes us stronger and more innovative as an organization. Be true to you. The real you is inspirational, and that’s who we want you to be at Claire’s. We want you to #bethemost - the most you. When you feel free to show up as the real you, it encourages others to do the same. You make a difference just by being who you are. Every day, we have the opportunity together to promote an inclusive and diverse culture that makes us all richer. Evolve yourself. We want you to be the most you possible. But just as our styles evolve, so do we. That’s why we encourage you to keep growing, changing and reinventing yourself. Helping you grow and achieve your aspirations is important to us. We are proud of our many employees who have moved across and through the organization, taking on new opportunities and inspiring us all to dream and achieve. Claire's Values Learn more about our company and values @ Claire's Values Available Roles We have sales associate, part-time manager, assistant manager, and manager roles available in store. We also have district and regional sales leadership roles as well as corporate roles. Learn more via Job Search.