Lead CAD Coordinator for Custom Jewelry (On-Site)

Frank Darling - We're Hiring!; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity compensation

Medical and dental coverage on first 1

401k

Paid time off

Disability and life insurance

Pre-Tax commuter benefits

Employee discounts

Job summary

Frank Darling, a female-founded fine jewelry brand, is seeking a Custom CAD Coordinator for an on-site role in New York. The ideal candidate will guide CAD teams, translate custom sketches into workable CAD requirements, and help ensure models are accurate and feasible.

You will work closely with the sales team, review CAD designs, and provide feedback to keep projects on schedule. Rhino experience is required to read and analyze models before producing client renders or casting; prior jewelry

Qualifications

• Experience with custom designs, minimum 6 months in CAD modelling, developing or assessing designs.
• Prior experience in fine jewelry production.
• Excellent written communication skills and sketching ability.
• Ability to view 3D model files and inspect them for accuracy.
• Familiarity with fine jewelry terminology and design.
• Ability to anticipate manufacturing issues based on 3D models.
• Ability to interpret sketches and accurately translate into 3D.
• Experience with Matrix / Rhino 3DM CAD software is a plus.
• Familiarity with fine jewelry construction and tolerances.
• Bench jewelry making experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with sales team to collect design requirements.
• Translate 2D ring sketches into written CAD requirements.
• Review and approve completed CAD models to ensure they meet design guidelines.
• Provide CAD team feedback on models that don’t meet design requirements.
• Operate FormLabs 3D printer and create client-facing 3D prints.

Skills

CAD modelling

Communication skills

Sketching ability

Attention to detail

Interpret sketches

Tools

Rhino 3DM CAD software

FormLabs 3D printer

Job description

Frank Darling, a female-founded fine jewelry brand, is seeking a Custom CAD Coordinator for an on-site role in New York. The ideal candidate will guide CAD teams, translate custom sketches into workable CAD requirements, and help ensure models are accurate and feasible.

You will work closely with the sales team, review CAD designs, and provide feedback to keep projects on schedule. Rhino experience is required to read and analyze models before producing client renders or casting; prior jewelry