Job Description

Title

CAD 3 Designer

Reports to

Director of Design CAD

Overview

This CAD Designer must have experience and knowledge creating jewelry pieces of intermediate/advanced difficulty levels in Rhino. Responsible for execution of designs while adhering to functional and aesthetic objectives.

Responsibilities

• Create intermediate pieces from start to finish with limited supervision and understand team processes and aesthetics fluently.
• Create more complex projects and forms with less-detailed direction and limited supervision.
• Knowledge and ability to create stone settings and ensure file is set up properly for mechanisms such as claps, connections, linkages with guided supervision from CAD Engineering Team.
• Provide input on timelines to completion; translate design concept into a physical piece within established project time frame.
• Provide input and suggestions on workflow techniques in CAD.
• Review Vendor CAD files for visual viability and provide concise aesthetic feedback to strategic partners.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years of CAD experience specific to jewelry.
• Must have knowledge of complex jewelry construction as well as precious and non-precious metal properties.
• Must be proficient in creating solid, workable polysurface files.
• Experienced with modifying and repairing mesh objects.
• Must have working knowledge of mechanisms such as hinges and clasps.
• Experience with rapid prototyping machines are a plus.
• Computer Skills: Proficient in Rhino CAD software.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. Standard office equipment.
• Experience with 3-D Coat or comparable sculpting software is a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret design rendering and engineering documents.
• Must have excellent communication skills and be able to work in a team environment.

Education: Four year BA or BS degree in Design with an emphasis in 3-D Jewelry Design preferred or the equivalent in Jewelry Industry work experience.

Location: Tribeca, NY

Estimated Salary:55/hr 60/hr

Base pay is one component of David Yurman9s total compensation package, which may also include the following for eligible employees: access to healthcare benefits, 401(k) plan, bonus, employee discounts, Summer Fridays (corporate roles), generous paid time off, sick time, and more.