Senior Jewelry Designer - Interim

FashionUnited; København; On-site; DKK 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Pandora in Copenhagen, Denmark, seeks a Senior Designer for the Modern Classics & Diamonds team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will collaborate with the Design Director to develop collections from concept through prototype, balancing innovation with Pandora's DNA and global brand standards.

The role requires a strong portfolio, hands-on CAD experience, and the ability to lead design projects while mentoring junior designers. A portfolio must accompany the application.

Qualifications

• Significant experience designing jewellery within jewellery, luxury, fashion or accessories brands.
• Strong portfolio showing concept development, mood boards, sketches and finished products.
• Proven ability to take design projects from concept through CAD and prototype development.
• Strong knowledge of jewellery design, craftsmanship, materials and manufacturing processes.
• Exceptional hand-sketching and visual communication skills.
• Experience with CAD development and cross-functional product development teams.
• Ability to translate creative direction into distinctive, commercially relevant products.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills in an international environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop new collections within the Modern Classics & Diamonds category.
• Translate briefs into innovative product concepts, designs and sketches.
• Lead design projects from research through CAD and prototype stages.
• Propose original, future-thinking ideas aligned with category strategy.
• Develop mood boards, presentations and technical drawings to support development.
• Review CADs and provide clear feedback within timelines.
• Coordinate with DoD for prototype execution and testing.
• Review early prototypes and contribute to evaluations.
• Collaborate with Creative Sourcing on materials and techniques.
• Partner with Creative Merchandising for category structures.
• Maintain design documentation and project records.
• Mentor Junior Designers with guidance on creative and technical aspects.
• Ensure on-time delivery of projects.

Skills

Jewellery design portfolio

CAD development

Hand sketching

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

InDesign

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

CAD software

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Are you a passionate jewellery designer with extensive experience creating iconic products and collections? Do you combine a strong creative vision with exceptional sketching skills and a deep understanding of craftsmanship, materials and the jewellery design process?

We are looking for an experienced Senior Designer to join our Modern Classics & Diamonds team on a 12-month fixed-term contract, bringing creative expertise and immediate impact to one of Pandora's key jewellery categories.

Create the next generation of Modern Classics & Diamonds

As our Senior Designer, Modern Classics & Diamonds, you will work closely with the Design Director and wider design team to develop creative projects from initial concept through design execution and prototype development.

Drawing on your creative vision, technical expertise and understanding of Pandora's brand DNA, you will help develop compelling, commercially relevant collections that combine timeless elegance with modern expression and 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 aligned with Pandora's brand identity.
• Lead individual design projects from research and concept development through CAD and prototype stages.
• Propose original and future-thinking product ideas supporting the strategic direction of the category.
• Develop mood boards, concept presentations, creative sketches and technical drawings to support product development.
• Review CADs and provide clear and comprehensive creative feedback within agreed timelines.
• Brief products to Design Operations & Development (DoD) and collaborate closely to ensure successful prototype execution.
• Review early prototypes and contribute to formal prototype reviews and creative evaluations.
• Collaborate with Creative Sourcing to explore new materials, techniques and innovation opportunities.
• Partner with Creative Merchandising to align category and collection structures.
• Maintain accurate design documentation, inspiration references and project records throughout the design process.
• Support and mentor Junior Designers, providing creative and technical guidance.
• Ensure projects are developed and delivered according to agreed timelines and requirements.
• Conduct research based on briefs from Creative Leadership and translate insights into strong creative concepts.
• Participate in research activities and trips to identify emerging trends, products, techniques, materials and creative inspiration.
• Contribute ideas for new concepts, innovation opportunities and future category directions.
• Keep design presentations updated with relevant concepts, sketches and final designs throughout project development.

A Creative Visionary with a Passion for Jewellery

You combine exceptional creativity with strong technical expertise and an instinct for commercially relevant product design. You know how to take an idea from inspiration and early sketches through to a beautifully resolved piece of jewellery.

You understand how to balance innovation with the DNA of an established global brand and are comfortable moving between creative exploration and the technical realities of product development.

As this is a 12-month fixed-term opportunity, we are particularly looking for someone who can quickly become part of the team, confidently take ownership of projects and contribute from day one.

What We're Looking For

• Significant experience designing jewellery within a jewellery, luxury, fashion or accessories brand.
• A strong creative portfolio demonstrating concept development, mood boards, sketches and finished products.
• Proven experience taking design projects from concept through CAD and prototype development.
• Strong knowledge of jewellery design, craftsmanship, materials and manufacturing processes.
• Exceptional hand-sketching and visual communication skills.
• Experience working with CAD development and cross-functional product development teams.
• Ability to translate creative direction into distinctive and commercially relevant products.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills within an international environment.
• Experience mentoring or supporting junior designers is an advantage.
• Proficiency in relevant design tools, including Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign.

Important

Please include a portfolio as part of your application, showcasing your design work, creative process, sketching and technical capabilities, and examples of collections or products you have helped take from concept to final execution.

Applications without a portfolio may not be considered.

Your New Team

As a key member of Pandora's Product Design team, you will join an international group of passionate 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 is a 12-month fixed-term contract 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.