Designer needed for stamped metal and soft enamel fashion accessory designs
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Working for a start-up, this is a chance to make an impression and help influence the beginning of a brand we are certain is here to stay. All going well, this could be the beginning of a long and prosperous partnership.
We feel it is important to hire outside of our strengths and allow experts in their field to flourish, therefore, is important for us that the designer has the confidence to take the lead in the creative process. So if you are looking for a job to really make your mark on, this could be it.
The product is an innovative, patent-pending accessory made from high quality stamped metal, infilled with soft enamel designs (the design approach is similar to that of a badge/lapel pin but the finish is higher end).
Designs will be mounted onto a circular backing which has a 2.5cm diameter, therefore should have a similar circular shape at its core, with a 3cm diameter for slight overlap.
As this is a new product category we are looking for someone who has the confidence to make this project their own. With this in mind, we do not want to be too prescriptive and instead want someone to come to us with designs that might only be twists on go-to designs, but ultimately, are something we wouldn’t think of ourselves.
We are looking for someone who is aware of fashion trends, but also has an open mind and creative vision, with the confidence to produce designs which are both unique, yet subtle, with wide consumer market appeal.
Our target market are women aged 18-50, but will focus the launch towards fashion bloggers. So think “millennial” consumers and Instagram-worthy designs.
We need four final designs however understand that there may be some narrowing down involved from a wider selection, therefore, we are open to working with designers how ever they feel fit in order finalise those top four. So please come to us with your ideas and thoughts on how you like to work.
The final designs should aim to find a fine balance between flirtatious and sophisticated - e.g. Marilyn Monroe meets the Queen.
The design should fit into a brand which is body positive, female empowering but not afraid to embrace femininity.
The final designs should also express a sense creativity/personality as customers will be able to choose product designs which reflect their own personality/fashion sense and will mix and match them accordingly to each outfit.
The final designs should be presented with Patone matched colours to ensure our final product to come out as intended when the designs are sent on to our manufacturer.
We are a UK based company and all goods will be manufactured in the UK also.
DIMENSIONS AND DESIGN
* Round/circular based designs with a 3cm diameter
* Doesn’t have to be perfectly circular e.g. if the shape is something like a flower, ladybird, strawberry, sunflower, hexagonal etc. the edges of the design can be adapted to meet that shape so long as it is approx 3cm diameter (min 3cm - max 3.5cm)
* Essential that there are no sharp edges e.g. if a flower shape with petals, must have rounded, soft petals, as the accessory will be worn on clothing so any sharp edges might tear garments
* Soft enamel Patone matched colours
* Metal plating can either be dyed black, silver, brass or gold coloured - please consider this in the designs as the these will form the lines in any drawing and the final product
* An epoxy coating will be used to cover any raised lines and smooth the surface on the final product
Please apply with samples of your previous work. If you have not worked on enamel designs before, please do let this deter you. It is more important for us to find someone who has creative flair and shares our vision.
There is room for movement on the budget if required should the project evolve and require more work.
NB: The attached images are examples of designs which we feel are NOT suitable for this product.
* The flowers are too child-like and therefore not suitable for our target audience
* The peach emoji feels too easy and not different enough for an early stage company
Chabs L.
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Hi Chabs,
would you be open to manufacturing in China? Beside the design, I can also help you with sampling and manufacturing. Depending on the design, quantity as low as 100pcs per design is acceptable ;)
Let me know, thanks!
cheers,
AgnesChabs L.15 Jan 2019Hi Agnes,
Thank your for your message.
For the soft launch we will be looking for a UK manufacturer for the time being. However, I will make note of your details should things change in the future.
Best
ChabsAgnes L.16 Jan 2019Thanks for letting me know Chabs!
For sure, you can contact me at agneslimcy@hotmail.com if this job post has expired, thanks! I look forward to hearing from you in the near future.
cheers,
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Hi how many designs do you require.
Thanks
SeanChabs L.03 Jan 2019Hi Sean,
We need four final designs. However, as we would like to give designers creative freedom to interpret this brief, it's likely whoever is hired would be asked how best they like to work to find these final four. For some it may involve casting the net wide before narrowing down, while for others they may submit us with mood -board style images first.
We are completely flexible in how we get to those final four.
Best
ChabsSean P.11 Jan 2019Hi thanks for the reply.
You have not mentioned a maximum size.
Is the stamping to be made from 2mm brass?
Is the stamping for full 2.5 /3d or is it a flat stamping?
I have a few ideas, I am based in London and happy to meet up to discuss further.
Please let me know if this is possible.
Thanks
Sean