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Senior Jewelry Designer

SBH
New York NY
On-siteUSD 150,000 - 160,000 / year

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Senior Jewelry Designer

Position Overview

We are seeking a visionary and highly experienced Senior Jewelry Designer with a strong background in established, branded jewelry or fashion businesses. The ideal candidate will have a sophisticated design aesthetic, a deep understanding of the high-end market, and the ability to translate emerging trends into a distinctive design vision that aligns with the brand's identity and customer.

This role requires a creative leader who can set the direction for jewelry collections, anticipate market trends, and transform inspiration into commercially successful, brand-right products.

Key Responsibilities

  • Establish and communicate a clear creative vision for seasonal jewelry collections and new product initiatives.
  • Research and analyze trends across the high-end jewelry and luxury fashion markets, identifying emerging styles, materials, silhouettes, colors, and design directions.
  • Interpret high-market trends and translate them into original, commercially relevant designs that reflect the brand's unique DNA and target customer.
  • Lead the creative development of jewelry collections from initial concept and mood boards through design execution and final product approval.
  • Develop seasonal trend presentations, inspiration boards, color stories, and design direction presentations for internal stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with merchandising, product development, marketing, and executive leadership to align creative vision with business objectives.
  • Maintain a strong understanding of competitors, luxury brands, consumer behavior, and evolving market preferences.
  • Mentor and guide design team members, providing creative direction and maintaining consistency across collections.
  • Balance innovation and trend awareness with brand heritage, commercial viability, and customer appeal.

Qualifications

  • Significant experience in jewelry design, preferably with an established or recognized branded jewelry, luxury, or fashion company.

  • Demonstrated ability to create and articulate a compelling design vision.

  • Strong knowledge of high-market jewelry and luxury fashion trends, with the ability to interpret them for a specific brand and customer.

  • A strong portfolio showcasing trend research, conceptual development, seasonal collections, and brand-focused design execution.

  • Proven ability to connect creative direction with commercial objectives and market opportunities.

  • Excellent presentation, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

  • Experience leading creative projects and guiding other designers is highly desirable.

  • Salary $150,000–$160,000

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