CAD Level 3 Designer

David Yurman Enterprises•New York, NY

8d•Onsite

About The Position

David Yurman is a celebrated American jewelry company founded in New York by David Yurman, a sculptor, and his wife, Sybil, a painter and ceramicist. When the artists began collaborating, their goal was simply to make beautiful objects to wear. Led today by their son Evan, David Yurman creates timeless, yet contemporary collections for women and men defined by inspiration, innovation, consummate craftsmanship and cable – the brand’s artistic signature. David Yurman collections are available at retail stores throughout the United States, Canada, Hong Kong and France and at locations worldwide, through their exclusive authorized fine jewelry and timepiece network of retailers. At David Yurman, creativity, innovation and impeccable craftsmanship are at the core of everything we do. Fueled by the energy of our hometown, New York City, artistic passion informs each and every jewelry design. The Yurman family’s guiding vision continually defines and redefines what it means to be the preeminent American luxury jewelry brand. We are committed to responsible business and social practices and to the protection and advancement of human rights. We believe in partnering with others who share these values and understand their importance.

Requirements

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.
Proficient in Rhino CAD software.
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
Standard office equipment.
Ability to read and interpret design rendering and engineering documents.
Must have excellent communication skills and be able to work in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with rapid prototyping machines are a plus.
Experience with 3-D Coat or comparable sculpting software is a plus.

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.