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David Yurman · 4 hours ago

Design Assistant

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$28/hr - $30/hr

2+ years exp

David Yurman is a celebrated American jewelry company known for its timeless and contemporary collections. They are seeking a highly motivated Jewelry Design Assistant to join their Women’s Design team, contributing to the creative development of collections while enhancing technical and conceptual design skills.

JewelryLifestyleProduct Design

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Collaborate closely with the Women’s Design Team to develop innovative concepts and refine ongoing pieces and collections

Interpret design briefs to generate original, brand-aligned concepts

Create hand-rendered sketches to effectively communicate design intent

Utilize Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) to produce detailed 2D 1:1 scale technical drawings ready for handover to next stage

Build detailed 3D models using Rhino or ZBrush to accurately represent form and proportion

Work cross-functionally with Concept and Production teams to ensure the creative direction and design intent are maintained throughout development

Participate in regular design reviews, apply constructive feedback, and present alternative design solutions as needed

Assist in gathering diverse design research—material innovation, trend analysis, and historical or cultural references—and compile visually compelling presentation packs to support future projects

Organize and archive digital assets and prepare polished presentation materials

Support the daily operational needs of the jewelry design team

Qualification

Jewelry Design DegreeAdobe Creative Suite3D Modelling SoftwareHand Sketching SkillsJewelry Materials KnowledgeOrganizational SkillsPresentation SkillsCollaborative SkillsAdaptability

Required

Portfolio submission with application required

Degree in Jewelry Design or a closely related field

Minimum of 2 years' professional experience in the jewelry industry

Excellent hand sketching and rendering skills, with the ability to clearly and confidently communicate ideas through hand-drawn visuals

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)

Experience with 3D modelling software, specifically Rhino and/or ZBrush

Strong understanding of jewelry materials, construction techniques, and production processes

Effective research, organizational, and presentation skills

Detail-oriented, highly organized, and collaborative

Open to feedback and adaptable in a fast-paced, evolving design environment

Benefits

Access to healthcare benefits

401(k) plan

Bonus

Employee discounts

Summer Fridays (corporate roles)

Generous paid time off

Sick time

And more.

Company

David Yurman

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David Yurman Inc. is a privately held American designer jewelry company founded by David and Sybil Yurman and headquartered in NYC.

Founded in 1980

New York, New York, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.davidyurman.com

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