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 qualitycontrol issues and improve products usingCAD tools. Document all design standardsand 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 theCreative Director, Product Director andSenior 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 offiles 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, anda collaborative spirit.
Experience: Minimum 8 years' experience as a Jewellery CAD Designer.
Advanced experience (5+ years) in thesoftware program Matrix and Rhinoceros 3D, alongside knowledge of Trello and Google Suite.
Industry Knowledge: Provenunderstanding of jewellery construction, materials, and gemstone setting, with the ability to visualise and technicallyinterpret designs.
Drive: Extremely efficient and capable of working effectively to deadlines.
Communication: Possess fantasticwritten and verbal communication skills.