Jewellery Designer
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American Swiss
South Africa-Western Cape
Full-time
Travel
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Yes, 10 % of the Time
A creative and challenging position has arisen within the Trend Design Department of the Jewellery Division. We are looking for a responsible, organised individual, who enjoys working in a team environment.
Use your enthusiasm, passion and creative flair for Jewellery to develop within a dynamic Design team.
Your responsibilities will include, among others:
Design and develop innovative products in line with needs of American Swiss and Sterns taking into account market research, product trends new technical innovations
Work 1-1 with Buying teams to understand and deliver on specific design requirements
Work 1-1 with Customers to understand and deliver on unique bespoke jewellery designed crafted to their personal requirements
Execute approved styles into Rhino CAD for tendering to suppliers for production
Challenge the status quo and seek new methods in order to continuously improve on the way things are done
Experience Required:
Proven Jewellery design experience – at least 5 years as a Jewellery Designer;
Rhino CAD essential;
Experience in a jewellery manufacturing environment advantageous;
Excellent artistic/creative flair for jewellery;
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to build and maintain working relationships;
Very good numeracy, analytical skills and attention to detail;
Very good negotiation skills;
Excellent organisation skills/methodical approach;
Ability to work under pressure in a deadline driven environment;
Ability to problem solve, show initiative, be proactive, enthusiastic and self motivated
Ability to multi task and be flexible;
High level of commitment and have the ability to work independently;
Be a good team player and display assertiveness;
Computer literacy (a working knowledge of Excel, Power Point internet research navigation)
Preference will be given, but not limited to, candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.