Overview

This CAD Designer must have experience and knowledge creating jewelry pieces of intermediate/advanced difficulty levels in Rhino. Responsible for execution of designs while adhering to functional and aesthetic objectives.

Responsibilities

• Create intermediate pieces from start to finish with limited supervision and understand team processes and aesthetics fluently.
• Create more complex projects and forms with less-detailed direction and limited supervision.
• Knowledge and ability to create stone settings and mechanisms such as claps, connections, linkages with little supervision.
• Provide input on timelines to completion; translate design concept into a physical piece within established project time frame.
• Provide input and suggestions on building techniques, be knowledgeable of production techniques and how to build and split models for various production processes.
• Review Vendor CAD files for technical viability and provide concise technical feedback to strategic partners.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years of CAD experience specific to jewelry or similar product category.
• Must have knowledge of complex jewelry construction as well as precious and non-precious metal properties.
• Must be proficient in creating solid, workable polysurface files.
• Experienced with modifying and repairing mesh objects.
• Must have working knowledge of mechanisms such as hinges and clasps.
• Experience with rapid prototyping machines are a plus.
• Computer Skills: Proficient in Rhino CAD software.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. Standard office equipment.
• Experience with 3-D Coat or comparable sculpting software is a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret design rendering and engineering documents.
• Must have excellent communication skills and be able to work in a team environment.

Education: Ba or Bs degree in Design with an emphasis in 3-D Jewelry Design preferred or the equivalent in Jewelry Industry work experience

Location: New York, NY (Tribeca)