Freelance CAD Designer - Jewellery

Overview

As a CAD Designer at Taylor & Hart, you play a critical role in bringing our clients' unique jewellery visions to life. By meticulously crafting CAD files with precision and creativity, you ensure that every design meets the highest technical and aesthetic standards, aligning perfectly with our brand values. Collaborating closely with sales and production teams, you optimize workflows to streamline design and production schedules, ultimately enhancing efficiency and customer satisfaction. Your expertise in CAD software, combined with your passion for the arts and attention to detail, drives the creation of exceptional and beautifully crafted jewellery pieces, contributing significantly to our brand reputation and continued success in the industry.

Expected Results

• Collaborate with the sales and production teams to produce bespoke CAD models that meet client requirements and uphold manufacturing standards.
• Contribute to the optimisation of workflows to ensure efficient design and production schedules for bespoke designs.
• Maintain a high level of CAD design precision and quality, aligning with brand values and customer expectations.

Responsibilities

1. Work primarily as a CAD Designer, focusing on bespoke and modified collection briefs, ensuring designs meet technical and aesthetic standards
2. Collaborate on project-focused work, contributing specialist technical knowledge to the 3D Design team
3. Create and render CAD files, maintain a comprehensive database of designs, and produce technical specifications to support manufacturing processes
4. Collaborate with the Jewellery Design team and other departments to create exceptional designs that align with company values and policies
5. Achieve a high conversion rate of designs into sales, leveraging design expertise and customer insights

Job Requirements

Must-Have Skills:

• Strong knowledge of jewellery CAD software, specifically Matrix Gold and Rhino.
• 2+ years of previous experience in jewellery brands and CAD environments.
• University Degree or equivalent in a relevant subject (3D Design, Jewellery Design, Product Design, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of jewellery-making techniques (e.g., stone setting, casting, soldering, etc.).
• Passion for the arts, excellence, and beauty.
• Computer literacy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong multitasking abilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Positive attitude with adaptability to changing circumstances.
• Acute attention to detail.
• Devotion to continuous learning and improvement.
• Excellent and confident designer with technical prowess.