Designer - Advanced Design

Position Overview

The Designer-Advanced Design will be responsible for ensuring the design integrity, consistency and aesthetic vision is maintained and executed throughout the development lifecycle of a project.  This individual will cover projects in High, High/Fine and Custom jewelry product categories. 

Key Accountabilities 

Design/Project Management

• Model, refine and produce designs for handoff to Engineering, CAD team and workshops.
• Design and actualize concepts in partnership with Design team.
• Create 3D CAD files, photo realistic 2D presentation artwork, 2D technical artwork, design iterations and size and color variations.
• Ensure consistency of design and house codes across jewelry collections and concepts.
• Partner with external vendors, the jewelry design and innovation workshop and product development to execute design intent samples and anticipate and resolve critical issues throughout the development cycle
• Adapt to changing priorities as directed by design team and meet product development deadlines.
• Partner with designers to oversee jewelry product category projects throughout the development lifecycle.

Communication

• Communicate any anticipated critical issues during design concept phase that may impact the design, design aesthetic, manufacturability and/or quality of the end product.
• Attend and actively participate in department staff meetings.

Administrative

• Archive design materials in compliance with procedure. 
• Remain up to date and proficient on CAD technology and development techniques.

Required Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will have a BFA Degree.
• 5+ years of professional experience with Design for Manufacturing in the jewelry industry.
• Thorough understanding of jewelry manufacturing techniques and materials.
• Strong design skills and ability to focus on and refine details, while keeping in mind brand aesthetic codes.
• Knowledge of rapid prototyping process.
• Strong aesthetic sensibility and ability to accurately interpret and build on design concepts.
• Expert skill-set, high effectiveness and efficiency in two or more of the following: Rhino, Modo, SolidWorks, T-Splines, Z-Brush, Adobe CS, KeyShot and V-Ray.
• Proficient in Adobe CS including Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
• Experience in the creation of 2D and 3D technical artwork and specifications. 
• Strong design analytical skills.
• Solution and multi-tasking oriented.
• Organized, flexible and adaptive to change. 
• Excellent team player with a professional manner and ability to work well in collaboration with others.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Ability to set and meet deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications 

• Knowledge of tabletop, gift and hollowware design and manufacturing.
• Formal goldsmith and/or metalsmith training.
• 3-5 years of experience as a bench jeweler.
• Extensive experience working with/knowledge of diverse materials (e.g. woods, ceramics, rubber, etc.) and gemstones/diamonds.
• Knowledge of various materials including but not limited to precious metals in various states (cast, machined, stamped, etc.), gemstone materials (strength, hardness, toughness, etc.) and advanced materials (ceramics, coatings – PVD, DLC).

The hiring range for this position ranges from $101,575 – $137,425. The rate of pay offered will be dependent upon candidates’ relevant skills and experience.