Jewelry Designer I
Fire Mountain Gems and Beads•Grants Pass, OR
•Onsite
About The Position
As a Jewelry Designer I at Fire Mountain Gems and Beads, you will create original jewelry pieces that showcase our products in catalogs, online content, instructional materials, and videos. This hands-on creative role blends technical jewelry-making skills with trend research, teaching, and on-camera presence. You will also contribute to written instructions, product selection, and team collaboration to support our mission of inspiring customers through education and design.
Requirements
- Proficiency in foundational jewelry-making techniques: stringing, crimping, simple/wrapped loops, using jump rings, and finishing
- Working knowledge of a variety of mediums, including polymer and metal clays, seed beading, metalwork, and fiber-based designs
- Strong eye for color, design balance, and trend relevance
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams, SharePoint) and Wrike or similar project management systems
- Comfortable presenting and teaching jewelry techniques
- Receptive to constructive feedback with a willingness to adapt and refine designs
- Passion for and awareness of current and emerging jewelry/fashion trends
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitask
- Ability to stay focused in a collaborative and active studio environment
Nice To Haves
- On-camera experience is a plus
Responsibilities
- Design jewelry pieces using Fire Mountain Gems and Beads products, aligning with brand and style guidelines
- Write clear, accurate, step-by-step instructions for each design
- Order new products and manage inventory for use in jewelry projects
- Research and stay current with fashion and accessory trends to inspire new designs
- Teach jewelry-making techniques internally or externally as needed
- Track and manage tasks using the Wrike project management system
- Participate in jewelry-making and trend-based videos—responsible for planning, scripting, hosting, and basic post-production edits
- Collaborate with team members and marketing staff to deliver high-quality, engaging content
Benefits
- Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled & Veteran Employer
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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