Description:
As a Sr.Jewelry Designer, you will be responsible for designing stylish and trend-setting jewelry pieces that align with our brand’s vision. You will stay ahead of current fashion trends, conduct competitor analysis, and utilize your technical skills to bring your designs to life. Your creativity and industry insight will play a key role in developing collections that appeal to our fashion-forward clientele.
Key Responsibilities:
- Create detailed and precise 3D jewelry designs using CAD software, ensuring technical accuracy and feasibility for production.
- Translate sketches or 2D images into detailed 3D models. Present design proposals to the team or clients for approval
- Design innovative and fashion-forward jewelry pieces that reflect current trends and our brand’s identity.
- Archive, organize, maintain 2-D & 3-D design files
- Conduct thorough competitor analysis to identify market trends, opportunities, and inspirations for new designs.
- Provide input and suggestions on building techniques and be knowledgeable of jewelry production techniques
- Stay up-to-date with fashion trends, industry developments, and customer preferences to ensure our designs remain relevant and competitive.
- Collaborate closely with the production team to ensure that designs are brought to life with the highest quality standards.
- Work with the marketing and merchandising teams to align design concepts with brand strategy and customer demand.
- Develop mood boards, sketches, and prototypes to communicate design ideas effectively.
- Participate in the entire design process, from concept development to final product launch.
- Ensure that all designs meet brand guidelines, production requirements, and customer expectations.
Requirements:
- Proven experience as a Jewelry Designer with a strong focus on fashion and current trends.
- Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., Rhino, Matrix, AutoCAD, ZBrush) for jewelry design and 3D modeling.
- Ability to create stone settings and mechanisms such as clasps, connections and linkages
- Creative flair and a keen eye for detail, with the ability to translate trends into unique and marketable designs.
- Excellent research skills, with the ability to conduct competitor analysis and trend forecasting.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Ability to manage multiple design projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
- A portfolio showcasing your work, with examples of trend-driven and fashion-forward designs.
Preferred Qualifications:
- A degree in Jewelry Design, Fashion Design, or a related field. BA or BS degree in Design with an emphasis in 3-D Jewelry Design preferred or the equivalent in Jewelry Industry work experience
- Minimum of 2 years experience in a jewelry workshop as a jeweler or a jewelry CAD designer
- Must have knowledge of jewelry construction
- Ability to create stone settings and mechanisms such as clasps, connections and linkages
- Ability to interpret 2-D conceptual sketches of jewelry designs
- Proficient in Matrix and Rhino CAD software
- Experience with ZBrush or comparable sculpting software a plus
- Proficient in Adobe Suite
- Familiarity with Google Workspaces
- Excellent written and verbal communication
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