Cad Designer - Tribeca

Brobston Group - New York, NY

Full-time - Intern

New York, NY

About the position

The CAD Designer position at Brobston Group involves creating jewelry pieces of basic to intermediate complexity using Rhino CAD software. The role requires collaboration with senior designers and a focus on both functional and aesthetic aspects of jewelry design. The designer will be responsible for executing designs, providing technical feedback, and ensuring projects are completed within established timelines.

Responsibilities

• Create basic pieces from start to finish with limited supervision.
• Become knowledgeable of processes and aesthetics that are more evolved than junior CAD levels.
• Create more complex projects and forms with clear direction and supervision.
• Create various stone setting techniques in CAD with supervision.
• Provide input on timelines to completion; translate design concept into a physical piece within established project time frame.
• Work collaboratively with more senior level CAD Designers on technical aspects of each project.
• Work collaboratively with more senior level CAD Designers to review Vendor CAD files for technical viability and provide concise technical feedback to strategic partners.

Requirements

• Minimum 3-5 years of CAD experience specific to jewelry.
• Must have knowledge of intermediate jewelry construction as well as precious metal properties.
• Must be proficient in creating solid, workable polysurface files.
• Must have working knowledge of mechanisms such as hinges and clasps.
• Experience with rapid prototyping machines are a plus.
• Proficient in Rhino CAD software.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Experience with 3-D Coat or comparable sculpting software is a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret design rendering and engineering documents.
• Must have excellent communication skills and be able to work in a team environment.
• Four year BA or BS degree in Design with an emphasis in 3-D Jewelry Design preferred or the equivalent in Jewelry Industry work experience.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with rapid prototyping machines are a plus.
• Experience with 3-D Coat or comparable sculpting software is a plus.