Jewellery Designer

We are seeking a talented and creative Jewellery Designer who specialises in designing South Asian jewellery sets. The successful candidate will develop distinctive, high\-quality collections that celebrate traditional craftsmanship while reflecting contemporary trends and customer preferences.

This is a full\-time position working 37\.5 hours per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Design complete South Asian jewellery sets, including necklaces, earrings, tikka, jhumar, bangles, rings and other coordinating pieces.


• Create designs for bridal, wedding, festive, occasion and contemporary collections.


• Produce detailed hand\-drawn sketches, technical drawings, specifications and digital design concepts.


• Research South Asian jewellery traditions, regional styles, materials, techniques and emerging market trends.


• Develop original designs inspired by styles such as Kundan, Polki, Meenakari, Jadau and temple jewellery.


• Select suitable metals, stones, beads, pearls, colours, finishes and embellishments.


• Work closely with craftspeople, manufacturers and suppliers to ensure designs are produced accurately and to the required quality.


• Review prototypes and samples, providing clear feedback and making necessary design adjustments.


• Ensure each piece within a set is balanced, coordinated, wearable and commercially viable.


• Design within agreed budgets, production timelines and pricing requirements.


• Maintain accurate design records, product specifications and material information.


• Support the development of bespoke pieces by interpreting customers' preferences, occasions and budgets.


• Collaborate with sales, marketing and photography teams when preparing collections for launches and campaigns.


• Maintain awareness of ethical sourcing, material quality and relevant jewellery safety standards.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Proven experience in jewellery design, ideally specialising in South Asian, Asian bridal or occasion jewellery.


• Strong knowledge of South Asian jewellery styles, cultural influences and bridal traditions.


• Excellent drawing, design development and visual presentation skills.


• Understanding of jewellery construction, stone settings, metals, finishes and manufacturing processes.


• Ability to design coordinated sets with careful attention to proportion, symmetry, colour and detail.


• Experience using jewellery design, CAD or illustration software is desirable.


• Strong communication and collaboration skills.


• Ability to manage several designs and deadlines simultaneously.


• High standards of accuracy, creativity and quality control.


• A portfolio demonstrating relevant South Asian jewellery designs.

No Qualifications required, however experience is compulsory.

Working Hours

37\.5 hours per week, with occasional flexibility required during busy periods, collection launches and customer appointments.

Personal Qualities

The ideal candidate will be:

• Creative, with a distinctive design style and strong commercial awareness.


• Culturally knowledgeable, with an appreciation of South Asian jewellery traditions.


• Detail\-oriented, with a commitment to craftsmanship and quality.


• Organised, reliable and able to work to deadlines.


• Collaborative, with the ability to communicate designs clearly to craftspeople and colleagues.


• Customer\-focused, particularly when developing bridal or bespoke pieces.

Pay: £40,000\.00\-£41,700\.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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