Supporting the work of the Jeweller since 2006
International candidates are invited to apply for this position - please don't consider location a barrier – remote working is possible, but sponsorship and relocation is available for the right person.Experience the difference with Paspaley, a family owned, Australian luxury brand with nearly 100 years of heritage. Paspaley is currently looking for a Senior Jewellery Designer to assist in the creation of collections and couture High Jewellery pieces. Your experience and artistic creativity will be highly valued and inspirational to others within and outside the Paspaley team.
Ideally you will have artistic creativity in being able to sketch and draw contemporary jewellery ideas when dealing and interacting with customers to secure sales; a truly rewarding process from design through to presentation of the finished piece.
What awaits you? Working closely with the Creative Director, you will join a small yet talented team of designers who have each developed a deep passion for Paspaley pearls. You will want to join them in capturing the size, high-quality nacre, natural lustre and colour, and the diverse shapes of pearls.
You will be responsible for:
Delivering products and ranges that align with Paspaley's design philosophy.Responding to design briefs, and delivering concepts through to completed sketches, utilising a combination of hand-sketching techniques and computer-aided design software to create detailed designs.Collaborating with clients on special commissions, and presenting concepts and final designs.Creating technical drawings and specifications for production, including accurate measurements, stone settings, and materials to ensure entire three-dimensional form.Collaborating with cross-functional teams, such as assisting jewellers on specifications and clarification to bring designs to life and ensure technical and deliverable feasibility.Conducting research on trends and customer preferences, as well as emerging industry technologies, techniques, and materials.Collaborating with marketing teams to assist with marketing campaigns and provide information to sales teams and product training documents.Managing timelines to expected standards and requirements of product design to senior leaders.Getting the opportunity to create at least two design briefs each year from your own initiative, for either one-off pieces, or collections.Attributes & Experience This role is suitable for someone eager to contribute to a luxury brand and have influence with its customers and collections. It will suit someone who enhances pearls, gems, and precious metals in their design ensuring the jewels get out to the luxury clientele meeting their expectations.
You will have an extensive portfolio that is creative, dynamic and technically aspirational that you are proud to showcase to us.
We are seeking someone with:
A minimum of 7 years of experience in designing fine and high jewellery.A strong portfolio of jewellery designs that showcase your creativity, technical proficiency, and style, as well as photos of the finished piece where possible.Excellent hand-sketching and rendering skills to effectively communicate design concepts and ideas.Proficiency in computer-aided design (CAD) software, such as Rhino.Ability to create technically accurate designs, including measurements of the entire three-dimensional form.Understanding of jewellery manufacturing processes, and sound knowledge of gemstones, precious metals, and other materials used in jewellery desired.Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate design concepts to clients.What do we offer? Attractive remuneration.A dynamic, fun, inclusive and vibrant working environment.Paspaley supports diversity, equality, and inclusion in every aspect of our work life and culture, providing a happy and safe place to work, whilst creating a team of valued and long-term employees. With Paspaley you will be part of a collaborative team that highly regards the skills, experience, ideas, perspective, and energy our workforce brings. Please apply now!
When applying for the role please don't forget to provide us a link to some of your work or attach if applicable.
About usPaspaley has 10 retail stores, e-commerce and wholesale partners within USA. This is an exciting time to join Paspaley, as it embarks on an era of significant growth. Our global plans are underpinned by our vision to inspire the world with contemporary jewellery design featuring the world's rarest and most lustrous pearls and mother-of-pearl.
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