Lead Jewelry Designer

Jacob & Co. is seeking an exceptional Lead
Jewelry Designer to lead and elevate the creative direction of our jewelry division at a pivotal moment in the brand’s history. As we bring renewed focus back to jewelry and significantly expand this division, we are looking for a visionary leader who is willing to take creative risks, push boundaries, and redefine what jewelry can look like.

This role is for a designer who is ready to truly take the lead. Someone confident in their point of view, fearless in execution, and aligned with Jacob Arabo’s ethos of Inspired by the Impossible
.

Partnering directly with Founder and Chairman Jacob Arabo
, the Jewelry Designer will drive new collection development, expand existing lines, and oversee the end‑to‑end design process with uncompromising standards of excellence, creativity, and commercial relevance.

• Partner closely with Jacob Arabo to evolve and execute the creative vision for all jewelry collections.
• Lead the design direction across fine jewelry, high jewelry, and one‑of‑a‑kind pieces, ensuring consistency with Jacob & Co.’s brand DNA.
• Introduce new jewelry collections and strategically expand existing ones, balancing innovation with brand continuity.
• Set and uphold the highest standards of design excellence, originality, and craftsmanship.

• Oversee the full jewelry design lifecycle from concept ideation, sketching, and CAD direction through final design approval.
• Translate artistic inspiration, mood boards, cultural references, and trend insights into commercially viable, production‑ready designs.
• Ensure timely delivery of collections while maintaining design integrity and attention to detail.
• Review and approve designs, prototypes, and final samples prior to production.

• Collaborate closely with Product Development, Merchandising, and Marketing teams to align creative vision with business strategy, production feasibility, and brand storytelling.
• Partner with manufacturing and sourcing teams to ensure materials, techniques, and timelines meet design intent and quality standards.
• Support cross‑functional initiatives including special projects, strategic collaborations, and limited or bespoke creations.

• Lead or support one‑of‑a‑kind and high‑profile designs for editorial moments, celebrity clients, and brand collaborations.
• Contribute creatively to unique commissions that push boundaries and reinforce Jacob & Co.’s leadership in high jewelry.
• Foster an inspiring, collaborative, and detail‑driven creative environment.
• Provide clear creative direction, constructive feedback, and professional development opportunities for team members.

• 8-12 years of experience in jewelry design, with a strong focus on fine and/or high jewelry.
• Deep familiarity with the full jewelry development process from sketch to sample to production.
• Proven ability to lead and inspire a creative team while managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of materials, gemstones, setting techniques, and manufacturing constraints.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate ideas clearly to cross‑functional partners and executive leadership.
• Highly organized and detail‑oriented, with the ability to balance artistic vision with commercial awareness.

• A bold, forward‑thinking designer who is excited to take creative risks and challenge conventional ideas of luxury jewelry.
• A natural leader with the confidence to set direction, make decisive creative calls, and own the evolution of the jewelry division.
• Deeply aligned with Jacob Arabo’s ethos of Inspired by the Impossible
  , with a desire to push the boundaries of design, materials, and form.
• Comfortable collaborating directly with a founder and executive leadership while maintaining a strong, independent creative point of view.
• Passionate about redefining modern fine and high jewelry at a global scale.
• Thrives in a fast‑paced, high‑expectation environment where innovation, ambition, and originality are non‑negotiable.

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