This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Salary range: Rs 600000 - Rs 1500000 (ie INR 6 - 15 LPA)

Min Experience: 1+ years

Location: Chennai
JobType: full-time

We are looking for a creative and detail-oriented Jewellery Designer with 1–10 years of experience to join our design team. The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of jewellery design, excellent aesthetic judgment, and hands-on expertise in Rhino 3D and Adobe Illustrator. You will be responsible for translating concepts and creative ideas into commercially viable jewellery designs while ensuring accuracy, craftsmanship, and attention to detail.

The role requires a combination of creativity, technical design capability, knowledge of jewellery manufacturing processes, and an understanding of current market and consumer trends.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Create innovative and aesthetically appealing jewellery designs across different categories, including rings, earrings, necklaces, bracelets, pendants, and other jewellery pieces.
• Develop detailed 2D and 3D jewellery designs based on creative briefs, product requirements, and design concepts.
• Use Rhino 3D to create accurate 3D models, technical designs, and production-ready jewellery files.
• Use Adobe Illustrator to develop sketches, design presentations, technical illustrations, and detailed 2D artwork.
• Convert hand-drawn concepts, references, mood boards, and creative ideas into refined digital designs.
• Ensure designs are technically feasible and suitable for manufacturing while maintaining the intended aesthetic.
• Work closely with production, CAD, merchandising, sourcing, and quality teams to ensure designs move smoothly from concept to final product.
• Make design modifications based on feedback from internal stakeholders, clients, or production teams.
• Research jewellery trends, materials, finishes, gemstones, colours, and international as well as domestic market preferences.
• Develop design collections and variations while maintaining consistency with brand aesthetics and target customer requirements.
• Prepare accurate design specifications and communicate design intent clearly to manufacturing teams.
• Review prototypes and samples and recommend necessary changes related to proportions, detailing, finishing, or functionality.
• Maintain organized design files, libraries, references, and technical documentation.

Must-Have Skills

• Rhino 3D: Strong hands-on experience in creating detailed and accurate jewellery models.
• Adobe Illustrator: Proficiency in creating jewellery sketches, illustrations, presentations, and technical artwork.
• Strong understanding of jewellery design principles, proportions, symmetry, detailing, and aesthetics.
• Good knowledge of jewellery manufacturing processes and production feasibility.
• Ability to interpret design briefs and independently develop concepts from initial ideation to final design.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good understanding of gemstones, metals, finishes, textures, and jewellery construction.
• Ability to work within deadlines and manage multiple design projects simultaneously.
• Strong visual sense, creativity, and problem-solving ability.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience: 1–10 years of relevant experience in jewellery design, CAD jewellery design, or a related field.
• A degree, diploma, or certification in Jewellery Design, Fashion Design, Product Design, Fine Arts, or a related discipline is preferred.
• Candidates should have a strong portfolio demonstrating their jewellery design and CAD capabilities.

Good-to-Have Skills

• Experience with jewellery CAD/CAM and rendering workflows.
• Knowledge of additional design or rendering software such as KeyShot, Matrix, or similar tools.
• Understanding of gemstone setting techniques and jewellery production standards.
• Exposure to luxury, fashion, bridal, fine jewellery, or contemporary jewellery collections.
• Awareness of current jewellery and fashion trends.

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking someone who combines creative thinking with strong technical execution. The ideal candidate should be able to transform an idea into a visually compelling and manufacturable jewellery design, while maintaining precision and consistency throughout the design process. A strong portfolio, passion for jewellery, and willingness to experiment with new forms and techniques will be highly valued.