Jewelry CAD Designer

Overview

Tiffany and Company has an opening for a Jewelry CAD Designer at our Jewelry Design and Innovation Workshop (JDIW). Centrally located on East 23rd Street in New York City, the position offers a dynamic work environment and use of cutting edge technology to inspire the creation of meticulously crafted products that encompass the exceptional beauty of Tiffany jewelry.
Responsibilities

Prototype & File Creation
The CAD Designer will interface with Design Creative, Manufacturing & JDIW teams (Model Makers, Quality & Standards, Engineering) on product functionality, and technical design elements including form, style, details and materials
The primary function of the CAD Designer is to translate Design Concepts into reality
Plan, create, develop, and/or maintain 3D Finished Goods Level CAD (3D FG WIP, or 3D Soft Prototype CAD) models for new products, existing products (reverse engineering), and line extensions
Ensure ALL models created are in keeping with modeling best practices and manufacturing standards (e.g., closed solid objects, minimal object density, model/structure organization, etc.)
Create, maintain and organize 2-D, 3-D shared design standards, specifications and templates across all product families. Prepare engineering and design materials in compliance with archiving procedures -Archive appropriately, organize and maintain shared files
Plan, create, and prepare Finished Good Drawings, and associated technical illustrations for new product concepts, existing products (reverse engineering), and line extensions
In consultation with Model Makers and Engineers, provide initial CAD direction on component breakout, construction, and methods of fabrication for the Critical Requirements Document
Provide timely and innovative CAD solutions to complex mechanical problems, at any point in the production life-cycle
Create multiple sized 3D FG WIP CAD models and multiple color ways based on Designer artwork and project direction
Plan, create, develop, and/or maintain presentation quality artwork including photo-realistic concept renderings using a variety of software packages (V-Ray, Keyshot, Maxwell, Photoshop, and Illustrator)
Communication

Establish and monitor individual time-lines, and ensure adherence to overall project timelines and accurate completion of projects. Identify and communicate potential barriers to meeting completion timelines as soon as they arise
Responsible for updating work-flowtracking documents and reporting on overall project status in various documents and face to face meetings
Communicate effectively to keep team updated on project status, issues, and concerns. Identify potential barriers to meeting completion timelines as soon as they arise
Proactively flag critical issues for consideration that may impact design and/or design aesthetic when creating and transferring 3D FGL-CAD models, and at any point in the production life-cycle
Proactively flag critical issues for consideration that may impact manufacturing and/or quality of final product (e.g., meeting of tolerances, reliability between 3D FG WIP CAD and final product) when creating and transferring 3D FG WIP CAD models, and at any point in the production life-cycle
Support for Cross Functional Partners

Partner with JDIW and design team to oversee process from concept design through product development and balance product line to meet creative and business needs
Interface with Director, Manager, Designers and cross-functional departments on project direction, review of Concept Art / CAD timelines and issues
Attend and actively participate in departmental meetings with management to identify new and/or updated standards and template needs
Partner with engineering and manufacturing on technical updates to organized standards and templates
Proactively communicate risks and opportunities to all relevant JDIW counterparts
Support internal and external suppliers as needed by the project team to demonstrate product requirements and techniques
Collaboration and Leadership

Ensure accurate and timely input to CR docs
Partner with JDIW, PD, Design and MFG partners on technical aspects of development
Support JDIW project team according to project needs and lead related CAD discussions
Collaborate with JDIW ProjectTeam to provide direction during prototyping phases and align support for Design and Product Development teams; including but not limited to annotated images, CAD overlays, technical specifications product comparison analysis/comparative documents
Technology Leader

When appropriate, research and operationalize innovative processes during the design, concept, and prototyping stages of the design lifecycle
Develop and enhance new and existing CAD workflows, and supporting communication tools as needed
Remain current with industry standards and knowledge related but not limited to; CAD, Model Making, Gold/Metalsmithing, material properties of precious and non precious materials from different manufacturing processes (e.g. stamped silver vs. cast silver), as well as Advanced Materials
As needed, attend tradeshows, conferences and report/make recommendations for new technologies
When required, work with IT and management to implement and troubleshoot new and existing CAD technology; update/advise management on departmental software/technology upgrades; and work with IT and Design Administration to implement new technology
Provide leadership for CAD and Technology leadership for JDIW coworkers, Design teams, and Manufacturing
Research, develop, and implement best practice standards and procedures across key business areas including but not limited to existing materials; new materials; manufacturing; and mechanical functionality/approaches
Build contacts and networks with external Engineering and Design technology developers
Required Qualifications

Bachelors degree or diploma in Jewelry Design, JewelryArts, Industrial or Fashion Design, or Engineering
Significant CAD and model making training and experience
Expert skill-set, with high effectiveness and efficiency in Rhino, Modo, SolidWorks, T-Splines, Z-Brush, Adobe CS, KeyShot, V-Ray, Maxwell
Manufacturing knowledge of jewelry and/or other related industries
Formal creative design training and experience, with high degree of aesthetic sensibility
Extensive experience working with diverse materials (e.g., woods/ceramics/rubber/etc.) and gemstones/diamonds
Significant experience building, repairing, and troubleshooting metalsmithing/materials manufacturing processes while maintaining design integrity
Experience applying formal training/skillset to developing a successful design/collection
Strong team player with a high level of professionalism
Ability to adapt and meet urgent timelines under high demand conditions
Preferred Qualifications

Formal goldsmithing and/or metalsmithing training
3-5 Years experience as a custom bench jeweler
Gemological training with GIA or FGA diploma
Formal gem- and diamond-setting training and experience
Industry Certification
The hiring range for this position ranges from $85,000.00- $105,000.00. The rate of pay offered will be dependent upon candidates’ relevant skills and experience.
Founded in 1837 by Charles Lewis Tiffany in New York City, Tiffany & Co. is one of the world’s most prestigious houses for jewelry and accessories. Love has been the driving force of Tiffany & Co. since its inception, uniting the jeweler’s core values of inventiveness, craft and joy in designs that endure across generations. As a global pioneer in the art of fine jewelry, Tiffany has spent almost two centuries perfecting its craft and setting benchmarks within the industry. It is through this unwavering vow to excellence and expertise, to heritage and innovation, to optimism and possibility that Tiffany continues its legacy, creating designs that inspire people to express and celebrate the many facets of love.
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