Frank Darling - We're Hiring! · 5 hours ago
Jewelry Designer
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$60K/yr - $90K/yr
3+ years expFrank Darling is a female-founded fine jewelry brand making custom engagement rings feel exciting, personal, and refreshingly human. The Jewelry Designer will be responsible for bringing jewelry design concepts to life, shaping engagement ring and wedding band assortments, and supporting the expansion of fine jewelry collections with a strong creative point of view and technical fluency in fine jewelry construction.
Luxury Goods & Jewelry
Responsibilities
Understand design goals and communicate ideas clearly, openly, and thoughtfully with the design team
Interpret seasonal and product direction and translate it into cohesive designs that feel true to Frank Darling
Develop sketches, renderings, and detailed technical drawings that clearly express design intent from concept through production
Create designs that balance creativity with wearability and feasibility, ensuring they are technically sound and ready for development
Design with cost awareness, confidently translating briefs tied to price targets into informed decisions around metal, carat weight and stone selection
Partner closely with Product Development and CAD team to prototype, test, and refine new ideas, advancing craftsmanship while maintaining production feasibility
Bring curiosity and creative problem-solving to research and development, exploring new techniques, materials, and construction methods
Document R&D findings and share learnings with the team to inform future collections and design decisions
Communicate design intent clearly and provide thoughtful, actionable feedback through drawings, specifications, and collaboration
Contribute to ongoing design reviews and brainstorming sessions with fresh ideas and a constructive perspective
Deliver work on time with close attention to the original brief, evolving feedback, and project timelines
Manage multiple projects simultaneously while staying organized, adaptable, and on schedule in a fast-paced environment
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Jewelry Design, Accessories Design, or a related field
3-5 years of experience in jewelry design, with expertise and technical knowledge in Bridal and Fine Jewelry
Strong proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and rendering
Familiarity with PLM systems and standard design documentation workflows
Basic to intermediate knowledge of MatrixGold and Rhino
Basic knowledge of G-Suite
Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and communication skills
Preferred
Workshop experience is a plus
Benefits
Equity Compensation. Every Frank Darling team member receives a stock option package to share in the upside of the company's success.
Insurance. Medical, dental
401k. Optional 401k program.
Paid Time Off. A flexible paid time off policy enables motivated goal-oriented team members to recharge
Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits.
Employee Discounts. A generous discount program for you, your friends, and your family to make it easy to wear and gift Frank Darling.
Company
Frank Darling - We're Hiring!
Founded in 2017, Frank Darling is a New York fine jewelry brand founded by creative duo Kegan Fisher and Jeff Smith.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Jeff Ethan Smith
Co-Founder
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