Trade Sales Executive - West Coast

Akzonobel; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative startup is seeking a passionate jewelry designer to co-found and lead custom design efforts. This role offers the chance to redefine the jewelry experience through creativity and technology. As a co-founder, you will have a significant voice in shaping the brand and its offerings. Collaborate closely with a dynamic team, ensuring quality and customer satisfaction while enjoying creative freedom. If you're ready to transform the jewelry market and make a lasting impact, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join us in crafting beautiful, wearable art that resonates with clients.

Benefits

Equity partnership

Creative freedom

Growth opportunities

Low overheads

Qualifications

• Skilled jewelry designer with a strong portfolio and CAD expertise.
• Natural communicator who understands client needs and translates them into designs.

Responsibilities

• Lead creative design and create custom jewelry pieces.
• Engage with clients to guide them through personalized design processes.

Skills

CAD proficiency

custom jewelry design

client communication

creativity

entrepreneurial spirit

Education

Portfolio in custom jewelry design

Tools

Rhino

MatrixGold

Job description

City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Co-Founder & Jewelry Design Partner

Novaris Jewels is on a mission to redefine how people experience fine jewelry online. We're a digital-first startup that handles the business, digital marketing, and overall customer experience.

Now, we're seeking a passionate and experienced creative partner to lead our custom design efforts and work directly with clients to bring their jewelry dreams to life.

What You'll Do:

1. Lead Creative Design: Use your expertise in CAD (e.g., Rhino, MatrixGold) and jewelry design to create stunning, custom pieces that inspire our customers.
2. Client Consultations: Engage with clients one-on-one. Learn their stories, understand their style, and guide them through a personalized design process.
3. Shape Our Brand: As a co-founder, you'll have a real voice in defining our creative direction, product offerings, and overall brand identity.
4. Collaborate Closely: Work side-by-side with me, handling the business and digital side, while you focus on design innovation and client satisfaction.
5. Ensure Quality: Oversee design feasibility and maintain high standards in every piece, ensuring our production partners deliver excellence.

Who You Are:

1. A skilled jewelry designer with a strong portfolio in custom jewelry design and CAD proficiency.
2. A natural communicator with a knack for understanding client needs and translating them into beautiful, wearable art.
3. A creative entrepreneur ready to step up as a co-founder, sharing in both the vision and the rewards.
4. Passionate about combining technology and artistry to deliver an exceptional customer experience.
5. Excited to work in a lean, dynamic startup environment where every idea counts.

What We Offer:

1. True Partnership: Join as a co-founder with equity and a meaningful role in shaping the company's future.
2. Creative Freedom: Bring your vision to life and influence our entire design philosophy.
3. Low Overheads, High Impact: Focus on creativity and customer engagement while we manage the business, digital marketing, and operations.
4. Growth Opportunities: Build a brand that's set to disrupt the traditional jewelry market through innovation and exceptional service.

If you're excited about the opportunity to transform the jewelry buying experience and ready to co-create something truly special, let's talk. Please send your portfolio, resume, and a brief note about why you're the perfect fit for this role to us with the subject line "Co-Founder & Jewelry Design Partner – Novaris Jewels."