Production Bench Jeweler

Join our team as a Production Bench Jeweler and be part of a dynamic, creative studio! Under the guidance of the Studio Manager, you'll play a key role in bringing our jewelry to life. We're looking for someone with solid foundational skills who can hit the ground running and support our production team with minimal training.

• High school diploma and 1+ years of production bench experience and/or jewelry-making training or equivalent experience
• Skilled in all basic aspects of production including:
  • Cleaning castings
  • Polishing
• Good eyesight, memory, and dexterity for hands‑on work
• Strong attention to detail, organization, time management, and communication skills
• Reliable, punctual, and able to meet deadlines with exemplary self‑management
• Professional attitude and demeanor
• Strong team player and eager to learn
• Interest in and appreciation of SKJ products
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

• GIA certification and/or gemstone knowledge
• Stone setting experience

• Produce jewelry for orders according to steps taught by trainer and our production book instructions
• Maintain our high quality standards and meet due dates
• Work closely with studio team members to address problems, bottlenecks, improvements, etc.
• Familiarity with safety procedures when working with hazardous materials or equipment
• Keep studio neat and clean

• The Staff Member is regularly required to sit, stand, kneel, crouch, grab things with his/her hands and use various office equipment.
• This job requires the ability to move around the office and run errands outside the Company.
• The Staff Member must be able to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
• The noise level in the work environment is moderate to occasionally noisy due to production equipment.
• The Staff Member must be able to tolerate airborne dust particles from production equipment in the studio.
• Good vision, with or without aid, is required for this job.
• Ability to travel independently.

• Competitive compensation and annual bonus pay eligibility
• 75% paid medical/dental/vision insurance after 3‑month probationary period and 100% after 1 year
• 401(k) with company match of 100% up to 3% of eligible pay
• Paid vacation and sick time, with number of days increasing each year you work
• Paid company holidays + paid vacation from Christmas until New Year
• $120 Monthly Transportation support
• Service Anniversary Recognition Program – receive a bonus for milestone anniversaries! ($3,000 at 3‑year anniversary, $5,000 at 5‑year anniversary, $7,000 at 7‑year anniversary, $10,000 at 10‑year anniversary)
• Birthday Program – receive a credit towards an SKJ piece, with the value increasing each year you work
• Professional Development Reimbursement Program
• Fun company events, outings and lunches/dinners throughout the year
• A warm, friendly environment and beautiful work space in Tribeca/So Ho