Design Assistant

John Hardy is hiring a Junior Design Assistant to support the daily operations and creative workflow of its design studio. The role provides hands-on experience across jewelry design from concept development through product development while helping the team operate efficiently and supporting seasonal collections and core product evolution.

• Assist designers with research, concept development, and collection preparation.
• Create sketches, renderings, and presentation materials as directed.
• Prepare mood boards, inspiration research, and visual references.
• Support design revisions and updates throughout development.
• Maintain organization of the design studio, materials, and sample archives.
• Organize design boards, trays, stones, and reference materials.
• Ensure workspace readiness for reviews and presentations.
• Help prepare design packages and development documents.
• Assist with measurements, CAD coordination, and design updates.
• Track changes and maintain version control for designs.
• Support communication between NY and Bali design teams, and between Design and Product Development.
• Assist with meeting preparation and collection reviews.
• Help manage timelines and design calendars.
• Maintain digital asset libraries and file organization.
• Support cross-functional collaboration with merchandising and marketing teams.

• 0–2 years of experience in jewelry, fashion, or product design (internships welcome).
• Degree or coursework in Jewelry Design, Industrial Design, Fashion, or a related field.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to balance creative and operational tasks.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator and Photoshop preferred).
• Basic understanding of jewelry construction (a plus).
• Positive, collaborative attitude and willingness to learn.

• Hybrid role in the NYC Metro area.
• Junior-level position.