PURPOSE OF POSITION

Reporting directly to Head of Design Department and working closely with the Creative Director & Founder, the Senior Fine Jewellery Designer is responsible for all aspects of the design process in relation to fine jewellery collections, one-of-a-kind pieces and bespoke items, collaborations and special projects. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design conceptualisation & development for fine jewellery collections, one-of-a-kind pieces, line extensions and new collections
• Create hand-drawn sketches of design concepts and presentation artwork within the house-style
• Create and execute manufacturer-ready technical drawings in Adobe Illustrator
• Develop and create hand-drawn client-facing bespoke designs within the company’s aesthetic
• Liaising with Creative Director, Production, Merchandising, Workshop and Sales on design & production
• Research concepts and new materials
• Designing embroidery for bespoke box commissions
• Working closely with the sales team on bespoke client orders. This involves meeting clients with the creative director or sales person
• Working closely with the production team on developing new product lines
• PD Creative Laboratory committee member
• Interface with clients on bespoke projects when needed; producing client facing presentation sketches to brief
• Support the sales team during their consultation with client’s when needed  

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Education & Experience:  
• Bachelor of Arts or Masters Degree in Jewellery Design
• 5/8+ years of industry experience working as designer for a fine jewellery luxury brand
• Broad understanding of luxury fine jewellery, with a background designing for leading houses
• Experience in design innovative, commercial collections through to limited editions, one-of-a-kind pieces and bespoke commissions
• Bench experience a plus
• Experience in packaging and visual merchandising a plus
• Strong knowledge of Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator
• Knowledge of textiles and embroidery a plus

IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• Highly creative with strong hand-drawing skills
• Proficient in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, Word and Excel
• Strong design skills and ability to design within the company’s aesthetic
• Knowledge of jewellery manufacturing techniques and processes
• Strong knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes, from hand-crafted pieces through to overseas mass-production
• Must be proactive and a team player
• Illustration skills outside of jewellery is an advantage
• Takes direction