Master Goldsmith

Jackson Hole Jewelry Company; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Four weeks paid time off

401(k) with company matching

Educational allowance for bench certs

Tool allowance: $2,000

Employee discount

Professional development assistance

Job summary

Jackson Hole Jewelry Co. is seeking an experienced Goldsmith with 7+ years of bench experience to join our team. The successful candidate will handle both traditional bench work and modern techniques, and will represent the house directly to clients.

The role requires independency in managing projects, meeting deadlines, and maintaining meticulous documentation while delivering top-quality restoration and custom work for heirlooms and inventory.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of bench experience required.
• Proficient in torch and laser welding.
• Skilled in ring sizing, chain repair, fabrication and restoration.
• Strong hand-tool and precision bench skills with attention to detail.
• Comfortable discussing repairs with clients and explaining constraints.
• Organized with solid admin and job-tracking skills.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Execute sizing, restoration, prong re-tipping, bezel/shank work, and head replacement to a high standard.
• Set stones across prong, bezel, channel, pavé and micro-pavé for heirlooms and inventory.
• Undertake hand fabrication, casting, polishing and finishing with traditional and modern methods, including laser welding.
• Meet with clients to discuss repairs, alterations and custom work; prepare clear estimates and timelines.
• Manage own workload and job tracking; honor every promised completion date.
• Maintain precise documentation and secure handling of client property from intake to completion.

Skills

Bench experience

Torch and laser welding

Ring sizing & repair

Attention to detail

Client communication

Project management

US work authorized

Education

Jewelers America bench cert (CBJ/CBJT/CMBJ)

Tools

Laser welding equipment

Job description

JACKSON HOLE JEWELRY CO.

Goldsmith / Master Jeweler

Jackson Hole Jewelry Co. is seeking an experienced Goldsmith with 7+ years of bench experience to join our team. We are looking for a highly skilled, independent jeweler who is confident with both traditional bench work and modern technology, and who is equally comfortable representing the house directly to our clients.

Responsibilities

• Execute sizing, chain and clasp restoration, prong re-tipping, bezel and shank work, and head replacement to a standard that withstands close inspection.
• Set stones across every discipline — prong, bezel, channel, pavé, and micro-pavé — on client heirlooms and house inventory alike.
• Undertake hand fabrication, casting, polishing, and finishing as each project requires, using both traditional bench methods and modern equipment, including laser welding.
• Meet with clients to discuss repairs, alterations, and custom work, and prepare clear estimates and timelines.
• Manage your own workload and job tracking, and honor every completion date promised to a client.
• Maintain precise documentation and secure handling of client property from intake through completion.

Key Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional bench experience.
• Proficient in torch and laser welding.
• Skilled in ring sizing, chain repair, fabrication, and fine jewelry restoration.
• Strong hand-tool and precision bench skills, with an excellent eye for detail and quality craftsmanship.
• Comfortable working directly with clients and discussing repairs, alterations, and custom work.
• Organized, with strong administrative and job-tracking skills.
• Able to manage projects independently and meet promised completion dates.
• Authorized to work in United States without sponsorship

The Candidate

• Jewelers of America bench certification (CBJ, CBJT, or CMBJ), or equivalent mastery demonstrated through portfolio and evaluation. We weigh the work above the years.
• Comprehensive knowledge of precious metals and gemstones, and of how each behaves — able to anticipate what a repair will ask of a stone or a setting before the first tool touches it.
• At ease with a discerning clientele: composed, articulate, and able to explain a technical constraint without condescension.
• Prepared to grow into the design conversation if not already conducting it. We invest in exceptional hands.
• A true collaborator. This position touches every other role in the house, and the model succeeds only when the exchange between them is seamless.
• Available to work weekends and holidays through the season.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary starting at $100,000, commensurate with experience and demonstrated command of the bench, plus the opportunity for a performance-based bonus.

• Wyoming levies no state income tax — a meaningful difference in realized compensation against comparable positions in other luxury markets.
• Relocation assistance available.
• Four weeks of paid time off.
• 401(k) with company matching.
• Educational allowance in support of continued mastery: bench certification, GIA coursework, and trade education.
• Tool allowance: $2,000.

About Jackson Hole Jewelry Co.

Founded in 2013 in Jackson, Wyoming, Jackson Hole Jewelry Co. offers our clients jewelry crafted without compromise, from the finest materials, with unwavering attention to detail. The house is growing substantially and continues to expand within Jackson. This is a hands-on role for a craftsman who takes pride in exceptional work, professional client communication, and the care of fine jewelry — someone who can confidently represent our quality and craftsmanship both at the bench and with our clients.

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance

Work Location: In person