HAERA JANG
Long Island City,USA
Summary
14+ years of experience in jewelry and hair product development and design with a strong foundation in customer products. Expertise in trend research, CAD design, materials sourcing, price negotiation, and production processes. Proven skills in technical drawings, project management, and effective communication.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Product Designer - Hair Accessories
Berry Jewelry Company
New York, NY
08.2023 - Current
- Design and develop new hair collections aligned with trends and the brand vision.
- Managed American Eagle, Aerie, LOFT, LOFT OUTLET, Ann Taylor Factory, Nordstrom Rack, Free People, FP Movement, CALIA (DICK'S Sporting Goods), Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie UK, Francesca's, Altar'd State, and Kohl's accounts.
- Source materials and collaborate with overseas factories to ensure quality and timely delivery.
- Manage the full product development cycle, including timelines, samples, and revisions.
- Work cross-functionally with graphic designers, the sales team, and other internal teams.
Jewelry Designer
Cyrus JM Corporation
New York, NY
03.2018 - 07.2023
- Monitored market trends, gathered feedback from customers, and developed new fashion jewelry designs for upcoming season collections.
- Work with the manufacturing team in China and India on schedules, timelines, quality issues, and making sure that the product and development process are on schedule.
- Managed communications between vendors and sales teams regarding product development.
- Designing and selecting a diverse and unique inventory tailored to the specific preferences of the targeted market so that we can improve new clients from the USA and Mexico, such as Francesca's, Fashion Nova, and Forever 21.
Freelance Fashion Jewelry Designer
Dream Plus Trading
New York, NY
03.2014 - 12.2017
- Provided creative direction on photoshoots featuring fashion jewelry items.
- Uploaded edited images to the catalog, improving sales presentation.
- Created logos, icons, illustrations, infographics, and other graphics.
Fine Jewelry Design / Marketing
Mucha Co. Ltd.
Seoul, South Korea
01.2011 - 12.2013
- Developed innovative designs for jewelry pieces utilizing CAD software and other design tools.
- Selected appropriate gemstones, metals, and other materials for each piece depending on the desired aesthetic effect.
- Designed and managed jewelry for the Silla duty-free shop, department store, and online sales for the global market.
- A research member of the Advanced Technology Center (ATC) project, hosted by the Ministry of Knowledge and Economy, Korea. Designed fine jewelry for the Global Technology Project.
- Managed marketing activities such as the Asia Jewelry Show & Awards, trade shows, and exhibitions to promote the company's products.
Fine Jewelry Consulting / Marketing
Tokyo & Pearl Co. Ltd.
Busan, South Korea
01.2010 - 12.2011
- Researched customers preferences and discovered trends.
- Advised customers on products and services that best suit their needs, including design and gemstones.
- Creating and maintaining attractive, visually appealing displays of jewelry to attract customers.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Business Management Administration
Monroe College
New York, NY01.2017
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Metal and Jewelry Design
Silla University
Busan, South Korea01.2010
Skills
- Product development
- Software: MS Office, Photoshop, Illustrator
- Production methods
- Organized, multi-tasking
- Time management
- Quick and attentive
- Material knowledge of jewelry and hair accessory design
- Visual merchandising
- Problem solving
- Interpersonal skills
- Teamwork
Certification
- Authorized Gemologist Korea (AGK), National Technical Qualification Certificate, South Korea, 09/2009
- Master Valuer (MV), Jewelry Appraisal Program Certificates and Diploma, South Korea, 03/2010
- Society of Korea Jewelry Coordinator (SKJC), South Korea, 10/2010
Timeline
Product Designer - Hair Accessories
Berry Jewelry Company
08.2023 - Current
Jewelry Designer
Cyrus JM Corporation
03.2018 - 07.2023
Freelance Fashion Jewelry Designer
Dream Plus Trading
03.2014 - 12.2017
Fine Jewelry Design / Marketing
Mucha Co. Ltd.
01.2011 - 12.2013
Fine Jewelry Consulting / Marketing
Tokyo & Pearl Co. Ltd.
01.2010 - 12.2011
Master of Business Administration - Business Management Administration
Monroe College
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Metal and Jewelry Design
Silla University
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