Jewellery CAD Designer

Tannir Gold & Jewelry LLC; Dubai; On-site; AED 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading jewellery manufacturer in Dubai is seeking a skilled Jewellery CAD Designer to create precise models for manufacturing. The ideal candidate will have over 2 years of experience in a jewellery manufacturing setting and proficiency in CAD software like Rhino and JewelCAD Pro. This role involves collaboration with production teams to ensure designs meet technical specifications and manufacturing feasibility.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience as a Jewellery CAD Designer in a jewellery manufacturing company is mandatory.
• Portfolio of previous manufacturing-focused CAD work is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop accurate 3D CAD models for various jewellery designs.
• Produce manufacturing-ready files suitable for 3D printing, casting, and stone setting.
• Work with production team to ensure feasibility of CAD outputs.
• Create detailed technical drawings including all necessary specifications.
• Adjust CAD models based on feedback from craftsmen and QC teams.

Skills

Jewellery CAD Design

3D CAD modeling

Technical drawing

Stone setting techniques

Jewellery production processes

Tools

Rhino / MatrixGold

JewelCAD Pro

3Design

ZBrush

KeyShot

Job description

We are seeking a skilled Jewellery CAD Designer to support our manufacturing operations by creating precise, production-ready CAD models. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise in jewellery construction, stone setting, and manufacturing feasibility, with hands‑on experience working closely with workshops and craftsmen.

• Develop accurate 3D CAD models for rings, bangles, pendants, bracelets, earrings, and custom designs.
• Produce manufacturing‑ready files (STL/3DM) suitable for 3D printing, casting, stone setting, and finishing.
• Work directly with the production team, setters, and goldsmiths to ensure CAD outputs are feasible for manufacturing.
• Create detailed technical drawings including stone layouts, dimensions, metal weights, and setting instructions.
• Adjust CAD models based on feedback from craftsmen, QC teams, and designers.
• Prepare renders and visualisations for production confirmation or client approvals.
• Maintain an organised library of CAD files, technical specifications, and design documentation.
• Troubleshoot design issues and propose improvements to enhance manufacturability.
• Ensure all designs follow company standards for quality, durability, and finishing.

Skills

2+ years experience as a Jewellery CAD Designer in a jewellery manufacturing company (mandatory).

Proficiency in:

• Rhino / MatrixGold
• JewelCAD Pro
• 3Design
• ZBrush (added advantage)
• KeyShot (for rendering)

Strong technical knowledge of:

• Jewellery production processes (casting, filing, soldering, setting)
• Gold weight optimisation
• Stone setting techniques (pavé, prong, channel, micro‑setting)
• 3D printing tolerances and casting limitations
• Ability to deliver clean, precise, production‑oriented CAD files.
• Portfolio of previous manufacturing‑focused CAD work is required.