Design Assistant

David Yurman•New York, NY

7d•$28 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

David Yurman is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Jewelry Design Assistant to join our Women’s Design team. This role is ideal for a jewelry design graduate with at least two years of professional experience who is eager to contribute to the creative development of our collections while advancing both technical and conceptual design skills.

Requirements

Portfolio submission with application required
Degree in Jewelry Design or a closely related field.
Minimum of 2 years’ professional experience in the jewelry industry.
Excellent hand sketching and rendering skills, with the ability to clearly and confidently communicate ideas through hand-drawn visuals.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
Experience with 3D modelling software, specifically Rhino and/or ZBrush.
Strong understanding of jewelry materials, construction techniques, and production processes.
Effective research, organizational, and presentation skills.
Detail-oriented, highly organized, and collaborative.
Open to feedback and adaptable in a fast-paced, evolving design environment.

Responsibilities

Collaborate closely with the Women’s Design Team to develop innovative concepts and refine ongoing pieces and collections.
Interpret design briefs to generate original, brand-aligned concepts.
Create hand-rendered sketches to effectively communicate design intent.
Utilize Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) to produce detailed 2D 1:1 scale technical drawings ready for handover to next stage.
Build detailed 3D models using Rhino or ZBrush to accurately represent form and proportion.
Work cross-functionally with Concept and Production teams to ensure the creative direction and design intent are maintained throughout development.
Participate in regular design reviews, apply constructive feedback, and present alternative design solutions as needed.
Assist in gathering diverse design research—material innovation, trend analysis, and historical or cultural references—and compile visually compelling presentation packs to support future projects.
Organize and archive digital assets and prepare polished presentation materials.
Support the daily operational needs of the jewelry design team.