Job Description

About Darvier Jewelry Design Studio: Darvier is a busy, locally owned jewelry store that is passionate about producing high-end, custom jewelry. We always look for great talent and believe in fostering a collaborative environment where designers can thrive. Our staff gains unique access to our workshop facilities and a venue to display and sell their own designs.

Join Our Talented Team! We seek a creative, positive, passionate jewelry expert who wants to design and grow with a talented and successful team.

About the Position: The ideal Custom Jewelry Designer candidate will be comfortable in a fast-paced environment, directly managing multiple clients while maintaining an equal balance of design aesthetic and technical drawing skills. You will be expected to convey project scope clearly through drawing, on paper and digitally. Experience working in precious metals, understanding stone setting, finishing constraints, and repairs is required.

We seek someone who can multitask, prioritize duties, complete tasks promptly, and communicate effectively with customers and other team members.

What You'll Do (Job Responsibilities):

• Meet with clients to design custom pieces, translating ideas into sketches and 3D models.
• Hone and sketch client ideas from design appointments based on client input and jewelry knowledge.
• Work collaboratively with the design team to create custom jewelry pieces.
• Contact clients via phone, email, and in-person for intake and consultations.
• Discuss and intake repairs from clients.
• Contribute as a key team player to all studio activities.
• Perform light, shared showroom cleaning tasks.
• Manage the setup and breakdown of product displays in our showroom.
• Handle money in person and over the phone for sales transactions.
• Close sales effectively.
• Stay updated on jewelry design trends and technology.

(This list may not include all job responsibilities.)

What We're Looking For (Requirements):

• Proven jewelry industry experience.
• Strong drawing experience and skills.
• A creative and innovative eye for design.
• Must be a collaborative team player.
• Must be open to constructive feedback and client revisions.

CAD Skills (Highly Valued - Expand Your Role!) : We also seek candidates with CAD experience (e.g., Autodesk Sketchbook Pro, Gemvision Matrix/Rhino, or similar platforms). If you have these skills, your role would expand to complete a crucial segment of our production process: preparing design models for manufacturing, working directly with jewelers on staff, and introducing clients to our digital design capabilities. This includes creating photo-realistic CAD-based renders for customer approval and understanding rapid prototyping processes (CNC, 3D printing, 3D scanning, and hand-carved modifications).

Compensation & Benefits:

• Pay: $20-$28/hr, depending on experience
• Schedule: Full-time Tuesday through Saturday (Saturdays are a requirement)
• Benefits: Paid vacation, Paid sick leave, Medical
• Perks: Access to the Workshop facilities, Employee pricing on jewelry

Apply Now! We can’t wait to meet you! While we are not always hiring, when a position opens up, we refer to submitted resumes before posting jobs. Submit your resume today and be part of a team that brings dreams to life through the art of jewelry design.

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