Senior Jewellery Designer

COMPANY OVERVIEW

We, at Abbott Lyon, are proud to offer affordable luxury through our designer-inspired, trend-led jewellery and accessories. Since our inception in 2015 by founders Jezz Skelton and Asha Jones, we have made a significant impact globally. We’ve achieved eight-figure revenue through direct sales to our valued customers via our website. We’re thrilled to be the fastest-growing jewellery brand in the UK, and our recent ranking in the Sunday Times 100 is a testament to our success. Our commitment lies in creating high-quality, stylish, and meaningful jewellery designs that are thoughtfully personalized for our customers.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are excited to announce a brand-new role within our Product Design team at Abbott Lyon. As a Senior Jewellery Designer, you will play a pivotal role in advancing projects from their conceptual stages right through to design delivery. Working directly under the guidance of the Head of Product Design & Innovation and collaborating effectively with our wider Product Design team, you will help design top-tier products that reinforce our market position as an affordable luxury brand.

With a keen eye on the future and a pulse on industry trends, your role will involve leading product development, steering creative processes, and managing projects from their initial stages to completion. Your adeptness with 3D CAD design software will be key in guiding the team towards the successful execution of designs from initial samples through to final production models.

This position offers a flexible hybrid working model, allowing you to work from home with bi-monthly visits to our headquarters in Bath and dedicated design days in London. This arrangement may be adjusted based on business requirements and your location.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Taking full ownership of your work, from concept to delivery, ensuring the highest standards of attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Leading the creation of 3D CAD models for innovative jewellery designs using your advanced knowledge of Matrix/ Matrix Gold CAD design software.
• Providing detailed technical specifications to ensure high quality and consistency of our products and verifying samples against these specifications.
• Rigorously reviewing and approving spec sheets for designs, ensuring they are accurate and comprehensive in nature.
• Setting the benchmark for CAD design standards and developing systems to optimize the design process.
• Mentoring and managing Mid-Weight and Junior Designers, enhancing their understanding of 3D CAD, and ensuring clear project communication.
• Keeping abreast of competitors within the jewellery, gifting, fashion accessories, and personalisation industry, and sharing findings and suggestions with the team.
• Collaborating with the team to ensure projects are delivered on time, in line with the company’s product development strategy.
• Developing and promoting innovative personalisation offerings and communicating these ideas with relevant teams to ensure successful implementation.

EXPERIENCE

• 2-3 years of experience in a Mid-Weight or higher role in jewellery design, with a proven track record of delivering designs from creative concept to final product.
• Expertise in Matrix or Matrix Gold CAD software.
• Possession of a design qualification, ideally in jewellery or product design.
• Experience in additional 3D CAD software such as Z Brush, V-Ray or Clayoo would be a bonus.
• Strong visual communication skills and proficiency in Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Demonstrated ability to manage processes and people to effectively deliver high-quality products within deadlines.
• Experience in coaching and mentoring others to enhance the performance of junior team members.
• High level of accuracy in written correspondence and numeracy.
• Experience in a vibrant, fast-paced setting with the flexibility to adapt focus in response to business requirements.
• Proactive team player with the ability to take initiative and work autonomously.
• Positive attitude and excellent team working skills.
• Proficiency in Google Suite products.

BENEFITS

• Rewarding base salary DOE + 10% bonus package.
• Flexible and remote working arrangements, there’s a minimum requirement of two days a fortnight in office in the Bath HQ – with travel expenses covered by AL.
• Lots of potential for career development and training.
• Fun and friendly team with regular socials.
• Opportunity to be a part of the fastest growing jewellery brand in the UK!