Jewellery CAD Designer

We are seeking a skilled Jewellery CAD Designer to support our manufacturing operations by creating precise, production-ready CAD models. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise in jewellery construction, stone setting, and manufacturing feasibility, with hands‑on experience working closely with workshops and craftsmen.

• Develop accurate 3D CAD models for rings, bangles, pendants, bracelets, earrings, and custom designs.
• Produce manufacturing‑ready files (STL/3DM) suitable for 3D printing, casting, stone setting, and finishing.
• Work directly with the production team, setters, and goldsmiths to ensure CAD outputs are feasible for manufacturing.
• Create detailed technical drawings including stone layouts, dimensions, metal weights, and setting instructions.
• Adjust CAD models based on feedback from craftsmen, QC teams, and designers.
• Prepare renders and visualisations for production confirmation or client approvals.
• Maintain an organised library of CAD files, technical specifications, and design documentation.
• Troubleshoot design issues and propose improvements to enhance manufacturability.
• Ensure all designs follow company standards for quality, durability, and finishing.

2+ years experience as a Jewellery CAD Designer in a jewellery manufacturing company (mandatory).

Proficiency in:

• Rhino / Matrix Gold
• Jewel
  
  CAD Pro
• 3
  
  Design
• ZBrush (added advantage)
• Key Shot (for rendering)

• Jewellery production processes (casting, filing, soldering, setting)
• Gold weight optimisation
• Stone setting techniques (pavé, prong, channel, micro‑setting)
• 3D printing tolerances and casting limitations
• Ability to deliver clean, precise, production‑oriented CAD files.
• Portfolio of previous manufacturing‑focused CAD work is required.