Jewellery Designer

Role & responsibilities

• Develop innovative concepts within the realm of jewellery, that explore forms and ideas beyond conventional jewellery design.
• Explore mechanisms, movement, articulation, tactile elements and unconventional methods of wearing jewellery.
• Experiment with materials, construction techniques and manufacturing processes.
• Explore the use of precious raw material, coupled with unconventional material forms to create lifestyle functional and wearable products.
• Translate abstract concepts and ideas into functional, technically feasible and manufacturable designs.
• Develop concepts from initial brief through CAD, prototyping, testing and refinement.
• Work closely with craftsmen, manufacturers and technical teams to develop prototypes and finished pieces.
• Research and draw inspiration from engineering, architecture, product and industrial design, fashion, technology, nature, culture and everyday objects.
• Evaluate prototypes, identify design and technical challenges, and iterate solutions. Take ownership of product development.
• Pay close attention to proportion, functionality, construction, detailing and finish.
• Contribute to the development of new design approaches, techniques and capabilities within the organisation.

Preferred candidate profile

We are looking for someone who is:

• Curious, observant and highly experimental in their approach to design.
• Strong in 3D thinking, spatial understanding and problem-solving.
• Genuinely interested in engineering, mechanisms, materials and how things are made.
• Comfortable with prototyping, testing, iteration and learning through experimentation.
• Detail-oriented, with a strong sensitivity to form, proportion, functionality and finish.
• An independent thinker who is willing to question established methods and explore alternatives.
• Comfortable working across creative and technical disciplines.
• Passionate about learning and developing expertise in jewellery, materials, manufacturing and design.

Educational Background

A background in any of the following would be relevant:

• Jewellery Design
• Product / Industrial Design
• Mechanical or other Engineering disciplines
• Architecture
• Design or related disciplines

Candidates with strong portfolios and relevant practical experience will also be considered irrespective of their academic background.

Technical Skills

• Working knowledge of Rhino and/or MatrixGold is preferred.
• Understanding of the jewellery development process from concept CAD prototype manufacturing.
• Familiarity with materials, fabrication techniques and manufacturing processes is an advantage.
• Strong ability to visualise objects and mechanisms in three dimensions.