Jewelry Designer
じゅえりーでざいなー
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Professional Occupations in Legal, Business, Cultural and Artistic Fields
- Middle : Designers
- Minor : Other Designers
Summary
Creative profession that handles jewelry design from prototyping to production process planning.
Description
Jewelry Designers specialize in jewelry design, using sketches, CG, and CAD to develop designs and specify production processes such as wax model creation, casting, and polishing. They research the properties of gems and metals as well as trends, and embody concepts through repeated discussions with customers. They also handle prototype creation, collaboration with artisans, and adjustments to costs and production plans. It is a creative and technical occupation.
Future Outlook
With the expansion of the luxury jewelry market and increasing demand for personalized jewelry, demand for designers who can utilize CAD and 3D printing technologies is expected to rise.
Personality Traits
Has curiosity and spirit of inquiry / Has excellent aesthetic sense / Has excellent communication skills / Is delicate and attentive
Work Style
Atelier / Brand In-House / Freelance / OEM / Team Production
Career Path
Assistant Jewelry Designer → Junior Jewelry Designer → Senior Jewelry Designer → Chief Designer → Brand Director → Independent Jewelry Designer
Required Skills
CAD Software / Jewelry Design / Jewelry Fabrication / Material Knowledge / Wax Model Production
Recommended Skills
3D Printing / Market Trend Analysis / Multilingual Communication (English) / Rendering Visualization
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because it is necessary to accurately finish even the finest details. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Creativity is required to generate unique design ideas. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it mainly involves precision work with little prolonged standing work or heavy labor. |
Related Qualifications
- Color Certification
- Gemology Certification
- Precious Metal Jewelry Fabricator
Aliases
- Jewelry Designer
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