About the Role
We are looking for a skilled Jewellery CAD Designer who can translate jewellery concepts, sketches, and reference images into accurate, production-ready 3D CAD models.
The ideal candidate should have strong knowledge of jewellery construction, stone setting, proportions, and manufacturing requirements, along with excellent attention to detail.
Role & responsibilities
- Create detailed and production-ready 3D CAD models for jewellery including rings, earrings, pendants, bracelets, necklaces, and other custom pieces.
- Convert sketches, images, and client concepts into accurate CAD designs.
- Understand and apply jewellery stone-setting techniques, including prong, bezel, pave, channel, halo, hidden halo, bezel, and other settings.
- Ensure correct stone sizes, measurements, proportions, clearances, and setting details.
- Prepare CAD designs suitable for wax/resin printing and manufacturing.
- Make revisions based on client or production feedback.
- Work closely with the design, sales, and manufacturing teams to ensure designs are practical and production-ready.
- Create variations in metal types, stone sizes, settings, and design elements when required.
- Check CAD models carefully for manufacturing feasibility before final submission.
- Maintain accuracy and consistency across multiple jewellery designs and revisions.
Meet agreed turnaround times while maintaining high design quality.
Preferred candidate profile
- 1-3+ years of experience as a Jewellery CAD Designer preferred.
- Strong proficiency in jewellery CAD software such as Rhino 3D, MatrixGold, JewelCAD, RhinoGold, or similar software.
- Strong understanding of jewellery manufacturing and construction.
- Good knowledge of diamonds and gemstones, including stone dimensions and setting requirements.
- Ability to understand jewellery drawings, sketches, reference images, and client requirements.
- Knowledge of metal thickness, tolerances, stone clearance, prong dimensions, and other production considerations.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaborate with a team.
Good communication and time-management skills.
Preferred Experience
- Experience working with custom jewellery and international designs.
- Experience creating CADs for engagement rings, wedding bands, eternity rings, tennis jewellery, earrings, pendants, and other fine jewellery.
- Experience preparing designs for 3D printing and manufacturing.
- Experience working with both natural and lab-grown diamonds.
Portfolio of previous jewellery CAD work.