Hybrid Senior Jewelry Designer

at Catbird NYC

• Job title: Senior Jewelry Designer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: $90,000 - $110,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Brooklyn, United States

About the role

• Senior Jewelry Designer shaping collections and limited editions reflecting Catbird's signature aesthetic. Collaborating closely with the design team to align strategy and execution in jewelry design.

Responsibilities

• Partner on the design and development of core collections, special projects, and limited edition jewelry, from concept sketches through production-ready deliverables.
• Translate Catbird’s aesthetic, heritage, trend and historical/archival research, and merchandising plans into design concepts that align with commercial goals and category strategies.
• Produce high-quality sketches, renderings, technical specifications, and presentations that communicate design intent to internal teams and external partners.
• Partner with CAD designers, sample makers, and production teams to ensure designs are technically accurate, manufacturable, and align with costing strategy to meet margin goals.
• Collaborate closely with the Design Manager on design strategy, prioritization, and project planning.
• Mentor and work with our designers and sample makers, providing feedback and fostering a collaborative, high-performing culture.
• Research materials, techniques, and construction methods to continually enhance Catbird’s craftsmanship and innovation.
• Maintain oversight of multiple concurrent projects and ensure timely completion of all design deliverables.

Requirements

• 8-10+ years of professional jewelry design experience, fine jewelry preferred.
• Degree in Jewelry Design, Industrial Design, Fine Arts, or equivalent professional experience.
• Exceptional hand-drawing and rendering skills; proficiency in CAD (Rhino, Matrix) and Adobe Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop).
• Experience with gemstone sourcing, strong knowledge of gemology, jewelry manufacturing techniques, metals, and pricing considerations.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Awareness of the competitive retail landscape, with genuine interest in market trends, brand positioning, and shifts in customers tastes evolving preferences of our customers.
• Collaborative with excellent communication skills, comfortable providing and receiving constructive feedback.
• Deeply passionate about jewelry, with a strong appreciation for Catbird’s aesthetic, historical influences, and contemporary design trends.
• Curious, creative, and committed to craftsmanship and design excellence.

Benefits

• Plus bonus