Senior Designer, Modern Classics & Diamonds

FashionUnited; København; Hybrid; DKK 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LEED Gold Certification

Global Office in Copenhagen

Job summary

Pandora, the world’s leading jewellery brand, invites applications for Senior Designer, Modern Classics & Diamonds, based in our Copenhagen Global Office. You will lead design projects from concept to prototype, translating briefs into compelling collections that balance innovation with brand identity.

You will collaborate across Creative Direction, Operations, Merchandising, Sourcing, and Product Development to deliver timely, commercially successful designs.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience designing jewellery within fashion/luxury brands.
• Strong portfolio showing concept development, mood boards, sketches, finished pieces.
• Proven experience leading design projects from concept to prototype.
• Advanced knowledge of jewellery design and manufacturing processes.
• Strong hand-sketching and visual communication skills.
• Experience with CAD development and cross-functional product teams.
• Ability to translate direction into commercially successful products.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Experience mentoring junior designers is a plus.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.

Responsibilities

• Lead creative projects from concept generation through design execution and prototype development.
• Translate briefs into product concepts, designs, and sketches aligned with Pandora’s brand identity.
• Manage design projects from research to CAD and prototype stages.
• Develop mood boards, concept presentations, sketches, and technical drawings.
• Support prototype reviews and evaluations and ensure timely deliveries.
• Collaborate with Creative Sourcing and Merchandising to align category structures.
• Maintain design documentation, folders, and records throughout the process.
• Mentor Junior Designers with guidance on creative and technical work.

Skills

Jewellery design

CAD development

Hand sketching

Visual communication

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

InDesign

Tools

CAD software

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

InDesign

Job description

Senior Designer, Modern Classics & Diamonds

Are you a passionate jewellery designer with extensive experience creating iconic products and collections? Do you have a strong creative vision, exceptional sketching abilities, and a deep understanding of craftsmanship, materials, and the jewellery design process? Would you like to shape the future of Pandora's Modern Classics & Diamonds category by creating innovative designs that combine timeless elegance with modern expression?

Lead creative projects that define the future of Pandora's most iconic collections

As our new Senior Designer, Modern Classics & Diamonds, you will work closely with the Design Director to lead creative projects from initial concept generation through design execution and prototype development. Utilizing your strong creative skills, technical expertise, and deep understanding of Pandora's brand DNA, you will play a key role in developing compelling collections that inspire customers around the world.

Your Role

Design & Collection Development

Partner with the team to create and develop new collections within the Modern Classics & Diamonds category.

Translate creative briefs into innovative product concepts, designs, and sketches that align with Pandora's brand identity.

Lead individual design projects from initial research and concept development through CAD and prototype stages.

Propose original and future-thinking product ideas that support the strategic direction of the category.

Ensure projects are developed and launched within agreed timelines and project requirements.

Review and provide comprehensive feedback on CADs within agreed timeframes.

Develop creative mood boards, concept presentations, creative sketches, and technical drawings to support product development.

Brief products to Design Operations & Development (DoD) and collaborate closely to ensure successful prototype execution.

Review early prototypes and provide feedback ahead of formal prototype review sessions.

Support prototype reviews and creative evaluations when required.

Collaborate with Creative Sourcing to explore new materials, techniques, and innovation opportunities.

Partner with Creative Merchandising to align category and collection structures.

Ensure legal documentation and inspiration references are provided within agreed timelines.

Maintain accurate design documentation, presentations, folders, and project records throughout the design process.

Support and mentor Junior Designers, providing guidance on both creative and technical aspects of their work.

Conduct research projects based on briefs from Creative Leadership.

Participate in research trips to identify emerging trends, products, techniques, materials, and creative inspiration.

Translate research findings into strong creative concepts and collection ideas.

Contribute to the development of new concepts, innovation opportunities, and future category directions.

Ensure all research, concept development, reviews, and launches are delivered according to agreed timelines and processes.

Update design presentations with relevant concepts, sketches, and final designs throughout project development.

A Creative Visionary with a Passion for Jewellery Design

You might be the person we are looking for if you combine exceptional creativity with strong technical expertise and an eye for commercial product design. You are skilled at transforming inspiration into compelling jewellery concepts and are comfortable working across all stages of the design process, from initial idea generation to final product execution.

You understand how to balance innovation with brand consistency and have a proven ability to create products that strengthen and evolve an established global brand. You enjoy working collaboratively in a fast-paced international environment and thrive when bringing new ideas to life.

Requirements

Extensive experience designing jewellery within a fashion, luxury, or jewellery brand.

Strong creative portfolio demonstrating concept development, mood boards, sketches, and finished products.

Proven experience leading design projects from concept to prototype.

Advanced knowledge of jewellery design and manufacturing processes.

Strong hand-sketching and visual communication skills.

Experience working with CAD development and cross-functional product development teams.

Ability to translate creative direction into commercially successful products.

Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Experience mentoring or supporting junior designers is an advantage.

Proficiency in relevant design tools such as Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.

Your New Team

As a key member of Pandora's Product Design team, you will join an international group of passionate, ambitious, and highly skilled designers dedicated to creating beautiful and innovative jewellery. You will report to the Design Director and collaborate closely with colleagues across Creative Direction, Design Operations & Development, Creative Merchandising, Creative Sourcing, and Product Development.

Additional Information

This role is based at Pandora's Global Office in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Icing on the Cake

You will be working from our beautiful Global Office in Copenhagen V, established in 2016 and designed to unite and inspire our teams. Alongside our inspiring work environment, we are proud to hold LEED Gold Certification for Energy and Environmental Design, reflecting our commitment to sustainability and responsible use of resources.

The result is a professional and dynamic workspace that is unique, comfortable, and inspirational, delivering a true Pandora experience to everyone who works here and visits our offices.

About Pandora

Pandora is the world's largest jewellery brand, specialising in the design, crafting and marketing of accessible luxury jewellery made from high-quality materials. Each piece is created to inspire self-expression, allowing people to share their stories and passions through meaningful jewellery. Pandora jewellery is sold in more than 100 countries through 7,000 points of sale, including more than 2,800 concept stores.

Headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, Pandora employs around 39,000 people worldwide and crafts its jewellery with 100% recycled silver and gold. Pandora is committed to leadership in sustainability and has set out to halve greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2030. Pandora is listed on the Nasdaq Copenhagen stock exchange and generated revenue of DKK 32.5 billion (EUR 4.4 billion) in 2025.