CAD Designer

CAD Designer

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.

• 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.
• Have knowledge and ability to create stone settings and mechanisms such as claps, connections, linkages with little supervision.
• Provide input on timelines to completion; translate design concept into a physical piece within established project time frame.
• Provide input and suggestions on building techniques, be knowledgeable of production techniques and how to build and split models for various production processes.
• Review Vendor CAD files for technical viability and provide concise technical feedback to strategic partners.

• Minimum 5-7 years of CAD experience specific to jewelry.
• Knowledge of complex jewelry construction as well as precious and non-precious metal properties.
• Proficiency in creating solid, workable polysurface files.
• Experience with modifying and repairing mesh objects.
• Working knowledge of mechanisms such as hinges and clasps.
• Experience with rapid prototyping machines is a plus.
• Computer skills: proficiency in Rhino CAD software, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and 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.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.

Four‑year BA or BS degree in Design with an emphasis in 3‑D Jewelry Design preferred, or equivalent in Jewelry Industry work experience.

Tribeca, NY

Compensation: $52-$62 per hour. Base pay is one component of David Yurman’s 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.

David Yurman is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to an individual’s age, race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender).