Are you a highly skilled Senior CAD Designer with a passion for precision engineering and luxury jewellery?
SARAH & SEBASTIAN, a pioneer in the demi-fine jewellery category, is seeking an exceptional
Senior CAD Designer
to join our Alexandria studio.
Reporting to our Design Manager and working closely with our Creative Director, you will be the engineering foundation of our collections, translating ambitious concepts into structurally sound, production-ready pieces that honour our aesthetic of longevity and sentiment.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
* Design & Development:
The role blends creativity with mechanical problem-solving by bringing new products to life, from initial concept and inspiration boards to final, refined pieces.
* Technical Authority:
Own all CAD aspects required to transition new designs into production, focusing on precise digital craftsmanship and rigorous engineering.
* Innovation:
Research and develop new mechanisms, clasps, connections, and settings.
* Quality & Compliance:
Rectify quality control issues and improve products using CAD tools. Document all design standards and rules to ensure consistent quality across all products.
* Project Management:
Be responsible for managing and meeting timelines in line with the company design calendar.
* Collaboration:
Work alongside the Creative Director, Product Director and Senior Designer to create collections and new product categories.
* Asset Management:
Enter and track all design materials ordered and used by CAD designers. Ensure secure backups of files to protect the company's valuable IP.
* Production Readiness:
Create accurate style files for production and guide each design through its full technical evolution, from 3D prints to final casting refinements.
ABOUT YOU
You are a creative self-starter with a sharp focus on detail, exceptional organisation, and a collaborative spirit.
* Experience:
Minimum
8 years' experience
as a Jewellery CAD Designer.
* Advanced experience (5+ years) in the software program
Matrix
and
Rhinoceros 3D
, alongside knowledge of Trello and Google Suite.
* Industry Knowledge:
Proven understanding of jewellery construction, materials, and gemstone setting, with the ability to visualise and technically interpret designs.
* Drive:
Extremely efficient and capable of working effectively to deadlines.
* Communication:
Possess fantastic written and verbal communication skills.
* Brand Alignment:
You are strongly aligned with the core values of SARAH & SEBASTIAN, a brand whose aesthetic is deeply inspired by the ocean.
MAKE WAVES:
Think creatively. Challenge ourselves and the status quo.
ACT WITH PRECISION:
Act with care and attention.
INSPIRE COMMUNITY:
Collaborate, show respect, create enduring relationships.
PROTECT WHAT IS PRECIOUS:
Be ambassadors for ocean conservation and accountable for our impact.
WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE
* A competitive salary package.
* A generous staff discount and product allowance.
* A complimentary bespoke SOLDERED bracelet.
* Birthday leave
—take a paid day off on your birthday.
* The opportunity to grow and flourish within a dynamic, innovative brand.
* Free access to our Employee Assistance Program (Acacia).
* Experience working for a company that is committed to raising awareness & funds for our oceans.
* Being part of a company that is a Gold member of the Australian Marine Conservation Society and certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council.
To be considered for this exceptional opportunity, please apply with your
CV
,
portfolio
(or relevant examples of your work), and a brief cover letter outlining a little about you and what has driven you to apply for this role.
This is a full-time contract with the benefit of a nine-day fortnight, based at the SARAH & SEBASTIAN studio in Alexandria, Sydney.
We look forward to hearing from you.