POSITION SUMMARY:

the Jewelry Concept Designer & Prototyper applies jewelry knowledge and skill base to develop new product designs through the utilization of cad technology and/or jewelry making skills. The Designer creates new product designs for fashion, championship and class ring jewelry product lines. Will work closely with Marketing/Sales, Manufacturing and New Product/Process Development areas to coordinate and execute design needs in accordance with product introduction requirements.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Applies product & manufacturing knowledge to work closely with Marketing, Manufacturing and Tooling to ensure that new product designs are feasible to manufacture and meet marketing needs for product styling.
• Generates digital CAD data files for use in 3D printing/manufacturing of ring designs.
• Ensures that new product designs meet cost requirements based on precious metal ring weight targets.
• Attends design/manufacturing meetings to advise and report on designs in process for new product introductions.
• Reports on new product prototyping projects as requested by Marketing and/or Manufacturing management.
• Applies knowledge of tooling & manufacturing systems/processes to ensure that new products meet the requirements of these systems.
• Uses precise measuring tools to minimize material content and meet new product specifications.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Technical degree or certification in 3D Jewelry CAD software?
• Four to ten years related experience
• Intermediate personal computer skills including e-mail, spreadsheet, word processing, etc
• Proficient in 3E modeling CAD software use, specifically Matrix, Rhino, Type 3 programs for PC's
• Knowledge/experience of Clayoo for organic shapes a definite plus
• Design for jewelry manufacturing knowledge
• Operation of 3D printing machines
• CAD software
• 3D Printing machine operation
• Jewelry manufacturing and tooling
• English/Spanish bilingual required.