Associate Men's Jewelry Designer

Sheryl Lowe Designs; Santa Barbara (CA); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Opportunity for full-time after 6–12m

Ground-floor impact on a new category

Job summary

Sheryl Lowe Designs is building a new men's fine fashion jewelry collection. You will work directly with the Creative Director to sketch and develop initial concepts, create 3D CAD models, and drive the range from first sketch to final sample.

The role begins part-time (20–24 hours/week) with a clear path to full-time after the collection launch. A fast-moving, collaborative environment awaits a designer excited about men’s style.

Qualifications

• Recent design school graduate or 1–3 years jewelry design experience.
• Proficiency with Rhino, Matrix or similar CAD software.
• Strong sketching and rendering skills; confidence with Adobe Creative Suite.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Creative Director to shape vision and design direction for a new collection.
• Design rings, chains, bracelets, and pendants aligned with brand POV.
• Build 3D CAD models and prepare files for prototyping and production.
• Research menswear culture and trend inspiration for concept development.
• Provide feedback on fit, scale, and finish across sample stages.
• Coordinate with merchandising, production, and marketing to stay on-brand and buildable.
• Maintain tech packs, specs, and cost sheets; support design presentations.

Skills

Jewelry design

Rhino/Matrix CAD

Adobe Creative Suite

Portfolio development

Education

Design degree or equivalent

Tools

Rhino

Matrix

Job description

Job Title: Men's Fine Fashion Jewelry Associate Designer

Department: Product Design

Reports To: Creative Director, Men's Fine Fashion Jewelry Collection

Location: Los Angeles & Santa Barbara. Based In Office & Remote working based on needs of business

Employment Type: Part-Time to start (20-24 hours/week), with the opportunity to move to full-time following the successful launch of the new collection

Compensation: Competitive, commensurate with experience

Associate Men's Jewelry Designer

Roles & Responsibilities

Job Title: Men's Fine Fashion Jewelry Associate Designer

Department: Product Design

Reports To: Creative Director, Men's Fine Fashion Jewelry Collection

Location: Los Angeles & Santa Barbara. Based In Office & Remote working based on needs of business

Employment Type: Part-Time to start (20-24 hours/week), with the opportunity to move to full-time following the successful launch of the new collection

Compensation: Competitive, commensurate with experience

About Sheryl Lowe Designs

Sheryl Lowe Designs is redefining what fine jewelry looks like for a new generation of men - modern, versatile, and made to be worn every day. We’re a fast-moving team building a men’s category from the ground up, and we’re looking for an Associate Designer who's excited to help define it.

Position Overview

This is a ground-floor opportunity to join a new business team and reporting directly with our Creative Director to reimagine what men’s jewelry can be - for this launch and for the long term. You’ll help build a brand-new men’s fine fashion jewelry collection from the ground up, working closely with our design and product teams to bring new pieces to life from first sketch to final sample. The role begins part-time while we build toward launch, with a clear path to full-time once the collection is out in the world.

What You’ll Do

• Work closely with the Creative Director and a small new-business team to help shape the vision, product strategy, and design direction for a brand-new men’s fine fashion jewelry collection
• Design new styles across rings, chains, bracelets, and pendants that feel modern, wearable, and true to our brand’s point of view
• Build 3D CAD models (Rhino or Matrix) and prepare files for prototyping and production
• Stay plugged into menswear, streetwear, and culture - bring trend and inspiration research directly into concept development
• Work hands-on with samples at every stage, giving clear, specific feedback to hit fit, scale, and finish
• Partner cross-functionally with merchandising, production, and marketing to make sure designs are on-brand, on-trend, and buildable at target price points
• Keep tech packs, specs, and cost sheets organized and up to date across an active pipeline of styles
• Help build mood boards and design presentations for internal reviews

What You’ll Bring

• Recent design school graduate, or 1-3 years of jewelry design experience (fine jewelry background strongly preferred)
• Working knowledge of Rhino, Matrix, or similar jewelry CAD software
• Strong sketching/rendering skills and comfort with Adobe Creative Suite
• A genuine interest in men’s style, culture, and how men actually wear jewelry day to day
• Basic understanding of metals, gemstones, and how jewelry gets made
• A portfolio that shows your design thinking, not just finished renders
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, still-figuring-it-out environment

Nice to Have

• Experience with alternative or mixed materials (titanium, enamel, leather, cord)
• Direct-to-consumer or e-commerce brand experience
• A social presence or personal project that reflects your point of view on design

What We Offer

• Competitive pay
• After 6 months employment, opportunity for full-time employment
• A real seat at the table on a category we’re building together