Senior Jewelry Designer — Modern Classics & Diamonds

leManoosh; København; On-site; DKK 600,000 - 760,000; Full time

Job summary

Pandora is seeking a Senior Designer for the Modern Classics & Diamonds category in Copenhagen. You will collaborate with the Design Director and global team to develop collections from concept to prototype, balancing brand DNA with innovative, commercially relevant pieces.

You bring strong hand-sketching and CAD skills, plus knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes. The role emphasizes leadership, cross-functional teamwork and delivering on timelines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Significant experience designing jewellery within luxury or fashion brands.
• Portfolio with concept development, mood boards, sketches and finished pieces.
• 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 mentoring or supporting junior designers is an advantage.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Jewellery design

Creative concept development

Hand-sketching

CAD development

Prototype development

Brand DNA

Mood boards / concept presentations

Technical drawings

Mentoring juniors

Cross-functional collaboration

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

InDesign

Materials & manufacturing knowledge

Tools

CAD software

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

InDesign

Job description

Pandora is seeking a Senior Designer for the Modern Classics & Diamonds category in Copenhagen. You will collaborate with the Design Director and global team to develop collections from concept to prototype, balancing brand DNA with innovative, commercially relevant pieces.

You bring strong hand-sketching and CAD skills, plus knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes. The role emphasizes leadership, cross-functional teamwork and delivering on timelines in a fast-paced environment.