Jewelry Designer – Brilliant Earth
Position Overview:
As a Jewelry Designer, you will work on our Product Development team to assist with the design process from conception to launch. In this role, you will produce hand-drawn renderings and digital mockups for the development of distinctive new rings and fine jewelry, consistent with Brilliant Earth’s unique design aesthetic and current industry trends. Join our close-knit group of creative problem solvers who are passionate about ensuring that every Brilliant Earth design meets exceptional standards of quality and craftsmanship.
Key Responsibilities:
- Drive the design process for distinctive new rings and fine jewelry pieces, by brainstorming and developing new design concepts, producing hand drawn sketches, digital mockups and prototypes, placing purchase orders, implementing revisions and performing final quality assurance checks
- Research and stay abreast of on-trend fashion, as well as classic jewelry inspiration.  Actively identify key trends to ensure our designs remain industry leading and innovative, and present them to the Product Development and Merchandising team to guide design direction
- Ensure consistency with Brilliant Earth’s distinctive design and quality standards, as well as manufacturability of pieces
- Accurately document design details for a range of new product development types
- Organize and maintain design files for accuracy and efficiency
- Collaborate with the Merchandising team to ensure designs reflect customer demand and address key trends and opportunities
- Collaborate with the eCommerce and marketing team to provide design inspiration insights and specific product details
- Clearly communicate design details and specifications to cross-functional partners including creative, merchandising, and manufacturing teams
 Specific qualifications:
- 2+ years of bridal or fine jewelry design experience
- Robust hand rendering and drawing skills
- Robust computer skills, including proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Microsoft applications, and basic 3D CAD software skills
- Experience leveraging AI-powered design tools (e.g., generative design software, AI-assisted rendering) to accelerate creative workflows
- Ability to communicate effectively cross-functionally, with internal stakeholders and external partners
- Exceptional attention to detail, and ability to adhere to design standards
- Highly organized, with ability to prioritize time effectively in a deadline-driven environment
- Ability to think critically and adapt quickly in a flexible environment
- Entrepreneurial spirit / self-starter, with strong ability to work on a team to execute projects
- Interest in socially and environmentally responsible organizations and products
What We Offer
At Brilliant Earth, we’re passionate about the employee experience. That’s why we offer an excellent training program and endless opportunities for career growth! In addition, we offer competitive compensation and a robust benefits package, including:
- Career Growth. We want to see you sparkle! Through regular 1-1’s with your manager, a variety of training opportunities, and an annual 360 review process for all employees, our leaders are dedicated to creating clear pathways for growth. Ask the hiring team for more information on how Brilliant Earth creates a culture of collaboration and growth during your interview conversations!
- Diverse, mission-minded team. We were founded to cultivate a more transparent, sustainable, compassionate, & inclusive jewelry industry. Learn more about our impact and team diversity Here!
- Lifestyle Spending Account. At Brilliant Earth, we’re committed to your well-being. Enjoy company reimbursements for eligible wellness expenses, such as gym memberships, massage, counseling, and more!
- Continued Education. Company-sponsored learning in leadership, professional skills, diversity & inclusion, and access to tuition reimbursement for role-specific trainings.
- Employee Discounts. As an employee at Brilliant Earth, you’ll receive a generous discount on our jewelry.
- Mental Wellness Perks. We offer access to mental health resources, such as self-care apps and seminars. Our Employee Assistance program offers 24/7 access to counseling!
- Giving Back and Volunteer Opportunities. In addition to our giving back programs, our teams support local initiatives and spend time together by volunteering.
- Medical, Dental, and Vision. We offer multiple plans to choose from, including a $0 monthly premium option for employee health insurance and employer HSA contributions. Insurance kicks in on the first day of your 2nd month!
- 401k match. We know that saving for the future is important. That’s why we offer a generous 401k match.
- Paid Time Off. We know it’s important to recharge and relax – you’ll accrue 3 weeks of PTO in your first year.
- Parental Leave. We aim to support our growing families. Employees can utilize our paid parental leave to bond and care for their new additions.
- Disability and Life insurance. 100% employer-paid.
- Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits.
More About Us
At Brilliant Earth, our mission is to cultivate a more transparent, sustainable, compassionate, & inclusive jewelry industry. We believe in creating jewelry you can feel good about wearing, without ever compromising between quality and conscience. We are hard-working team players that welcome challenges and rise to any occasion. Our community of collaboration, respect and encouragement is fostered by frequent team events, cross-departmental meetings and celebrating our wins, big and small. As one of the fastest growing e-commerce jewelers in the world, we’re searching for bright and passionate people who are excited to make an impact from day one and grow with the company to take on greater responsibility over time.
Brilliant Earth recognizes the value of diversity and inclusion on our team, as we work together to reinvent fine jewelry in a thoughtful and modern way. At Brilliant Earth, we celebrate each other – our successes, the lessons along the way, and the unique perspectives each individual brings to our team. It is our intent to maintain a work environment and hiring process which is free of harassment or discrimination because of sex, race, religion, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, military service, veteran status, or any other status protected by Federal, State or local laws. We are committed to complying with all Federal, State and local laws providing Equal Employment Opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations.
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