Senior Jewellery Designer

Austen & Blake; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vitality private healthcare

Flexi hours

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Extra day off for birthday

Access to Perkbox

Flexible hours

Hatton Garden hybrid work

Job summary

A leading jewellery brand in Greater London is seeking a Senior Jewellery Designer to create innovative collections and mentor a team. This role requires a degree in jewellery design and 5+ years' experience in the UK/US market. Responsibilities include conducting design research, developing 2D designs, and collaborating across teams. The position offers a hybrid working model with flexibility and benefits such as healthcare and additional leave. Join a fast-growing business valuing creativity and contribution.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a designer role for fine jewellery in the UK/US market.
• Experience in project and team management.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Deep knowledge of jewellery manufacturing processes.
• Strong understanding of diamonds, gemstones, and precious metals.
• Passion for jewellery industry and trends.
• Ability to meet deadlines in a collaborative, adaptable team.
• CAD ability preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and present design research and development.
• Create high level 2D designs through sketching.
• Mentor a team of designers to enhance skill sets.
• Ensure designs have commercial appeal across international markets.
• Mentor a team of designers and develop their skills.
• Meet project deadlines and identify opportunities for innovation.
• Create high quality finalised collections and one-off designs for briefings.
• Collaborate across teams to drive the brand vision forward.

Skills

Jewellery design

Project management

Team management

Fluent English

Understanding diamonds and gemstones

CAD ability

Education

Degree in jewellery design

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

CAD software

Job description

Neve Jewels Group is a UK headquartered, digital-first jewellery company redefining modern luxury through made-to-order design, ethical craftsmanship, and global e-commerce across its brands: Diamonds Factory, Austen & Blake, and Sacet.

About our Brand

Austen & Blake is a premium jewellery brand offering bespoke and made-to-order engagement rings, wedding rings and fine jewellery. Known for its design expertise, personal consultations and craftsmanship, Austen & Blake serves customers through a combination of digital touchpoints and physical showrooms. This role is dedicated exclusively to the Austen & Blake brand.

About the Role

We are seeking a creative and ambitious Senior Jewellery Designer to join Austen & Blake, reporting to the Head of Design, to design multiple collections to be launched annually. The team has been newly established to elevate the brand in terms of its jewellery design direction and so great care must be taken to ensure all designs have purpose. The Senior Designer role is integral to the way in which the team will operate, with research, design ideation and final designs being produced efficiently with impeccable detail, alongside commercial understanding. The role is hybrid with 3 days based in the London head office, though travel will be required

How you'll contribute:

• Carrying out and presenting research, design development and finalised designs in an elevated format that aligns with the brand’s vision
• Creating high level 2D designs through sketching and Adobe Illustrator
• Work closely across wider teams (such as Product Development and CAD) based in the UK and India
• Great understanding of international markets so that all designs have commercial appeal
• Reporting into the Head of Design and also mentoring a team of designers, to develop and further their skill sets
• Ensure project deadlines are adhered to and identify areas of opportunity and innovation
• Create high quality finalised collection and one-off designs suitable to be briefed to the Product Development team
• Design and curate collections that clearly exhibit the design DNA, balancing commercial understanding with creativity
• Close collaboration across teams to drive the brand vision forward and ensuring project efficiency, particularly with Product, Merchandising and Retail teams, based in the UK and India

What we're looking for:

• Degree in jewellery design with 5+ years in a designer role for fine jewellery in the UK/ US market
• Previous experience of project management and team management
• Fluent in English with strong interpersonal and written communication skills, the ability to work collaboratively and independently
• Superior knowledge of the jewellery manufacturing process and technicalities
• Great understanding of diamonds, gemstones and precious metals
• Passion for the jewellery industry, keeping up to date with trends, innovation and materials
• Solution based mindset
• Proven experience of working to deadlines, working in an efficient and adaptable team environment
• CAD ability preferred

What we offer:

• Join a fast-growing business where your contributions matter and your ideas are valued
• Work in a supportive, transparent environment that encourages innovation and excellence
• Enjoy flexibility with 3 days a week in our vibrant Hatton Garden office and 2 days working from home
• Flexi hours - start your day between 8am and 10am, then finish between 4pm and 6pm
• Comprehensive Vitality private healthcare, offering access to high quality medical support and wellness benefits
• Enjoy your birthday, with an extra day of leave to celebrate
• Access to Perkbox for exclusive discounts, rewards, and wellbeing benefits to help you make the most of your work-life balance
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave entitlements

Next steps

If your application is successful, you’ll receive an initial phone screening call with our Talent Acquisition team, followed by a round of interviews with the hiring manager and selected stakeholders. Throughout the process, you’ll receive feedback following each round of interview(s) with regular updates on how the recruitment process is going. If we find there’s a perfect match, you’ll be offered and onboarded into the world of Team A&B!

Please bear with us, we do receive large volume of applications, and unfortunately, we’re only able to respond to candidates who have been shortlisted.

We’re an equal opportunity employer, if you don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

At Austen & Blake we are committed to providing a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, colour, religion, age, disability, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown.

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