CAD DESIGN LEAD (Fine & Sterling Jewelry)
Position Overview:
As the CAD Design Lead, you will play a critical role in bridging conceptual design and production execution. Reporting to the Senior Design Manager, this position is responsible for transforming creative concepts into high-quality 3D models and renderings while ensuring consistency with the brand aesthetic and manufacturing standards.
Responsibilities:
• Translate conceptual sketches from the Senior Design Manager into high quality, manufacturable 3D models using Rhino and ZBrush in adherence department standards (e.x., closed solid objects, minimal object density, model/structure organization, etc.) and production handoff dates
• Ensure models exhibit design intent, brand cohesiveness, and technical excellence throughout the development life cycle
• Work through design ambiguity by interpreting incomplete or evolving concepts and transforming them into resolved technical on brand solutions
• Troubleshoot and refine functional jewelry mechanisms such as clasps, hinges, and closures to ensure usability and production feasibility
• Ensure alignment with Senior Design Manager and Product Development on design intent, manufacturability, and cost goals • Create photorealistic renderings in KeyShot to support design reviews and cross-functional collaboration
• Review and revise vendor-supplied CADs to ensure alignment with brand aesthetic specifications and quality standards
• Research and explore traditional and non-traditional jewelry techniques; provide insights on component design and construction
• Partner with Product Development on CAD needs across new, existing, and updated products, including quality and production revisions
• Support prototyping through 3D printing as needed
• Maintain design documentation, including master component lists, shared folders, and templates Design Team Member
• Collaborate effectively within the team to meet design timelines and assortment goals
• Establish and monitor individual timelines to ensure adherence to the overall project timelines
• Communicate clearly and consistently to ensure smooth workflow and project updates, including updating workflow tracking documents and reporting overall project status in meetings
• Proactively flag and discuss any roadblocks as they arise
• Adapt design approach to align with brand aesthetic and evolving trends
• Stay open to feedback and flexible with revisions to samples and models
• Contribute to design and technical innovation
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment
• Support general organizational tasks and team needs, as assigned
• Work cross-functionally with both Design and Product Development, balancing competing priorities as needed
• Support continuous improvement of workflows, technical standards, and handoff processes across teams
Our Ideal Candidate Will Have :
• Bachelor’s degree in Jewelry Design, Industrial Design, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in 3D Design for jewelry or product development, ideally in a fast-paced brand environment. Please be prepared to show a portfolio
• Advanced proficiency in Rhino 3D, KeyShot, and Adobe Creative Suite; familiarity with ZBrush, and 3D printing workflows
• Demonstrated ability to turn complex concepts into clean, production-ready 3D files with a high degree of technical and aesthetic detail
• Deep understanding of jewelry manufacturing techniques, component design, and materials (metal, stones, ect.), preferability for fine & sterling silver jewelry
• Excellent communication and project management skills with ability to prioritize across multiple deliverables
• Ability to take instruction and direction, including effective use of constructive feedback
• Excellent listening and communication skills
• Basic problem-solving skills with an eye for technical detail
• Ability to contribute to a pleasant and fast-paced work environment
• A strong ability to build cross functional partnerships and work collaboratively
• A growth mindset: desire to learn, grow and embrace new ideas
• A shared appreciation for our 3 core values of Family, Fashion and Philanthropy
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.
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