Luxury Jewelry Designer: Gemstone Mastery & Heritage

American Society of Interior Designers

New York (NY)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 150,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Oscar Heyman is seeking a seasoned Jewelry Designer to lead the execution and presentation of classic, high-end gemstone jewelry from concept to production. You will guide each piece through sketches, renderings, and technical drawings, collaborating with CAD and manufacturing teams.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience in fine jewelry, mastery of hand sketching and rendering, and deep gemology knowledge. Experience with luxury houses is a plus; strong portfolio required.

Qualifications

Graduate of a leading jewelry design program or equivalent.
Minimum of 5 years in fine/high jewelry design focusing on gemstone pieces.
Strong hand sketching, gouache, and perspective rendering with a solid portfolio.
Extensive gemology, metals, construction, proportion, and stone setting knowledge.
Proficiency with Photoshop, Illustrator, and Procreate; Rhino and MatrixGold experience.
GIA GG diploma, bench experience, or luxury-house background is a plus.
SolidWorks or ZBrush familiarity and 20th-century jewelry history knowledge a plus.

Responsibilities

Create sophisticated, classic designs that reflect Oscar Heyman aesthetics and client requests.
Design across categories: one-of-a-kind pieces, collections, and special orders.
Produce gouache, perspective, and digital renderings to present concepts.
Collaborate with CAD Department and Manufacturing to ensure buildability.
Prepare technical and shop drawings to guide production.
Research for inspiration and contribute to new collections using the archive.
Deliver designs on time while managing multiple projects with precision.