CAD Designer / Jewelry Designer (MatrixGold, Rhino)
Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Company: Adam Pearl Jewelers
Adam Pearl Jewelers is seeking a talented CAD Designer / Jewelry Designer to help bring our clients' visions to life through exceptional design and precision engineering.
We specialize in custom engagement rings, fine jewelry, heirloom redesigns, and one-of-a-kind pieces. We're looking for someone who combines creativity with technical expertise and understands both aesthetics and manufacturability.
Responsibilities
- Design custom jewelry using MatrixGold, Rhino, or comparable CAD software
- Create production-ready CAD models for casting and manufacturing
- Develop photorealistic renderings for client presentations and approvals
- Collaborate with clients and our team to refine concepts into finished designs
- Prepare files for CAM production, 3D printing, and casting
- Ensure designs are structurally sound and optimized for manufacturing
- Modify and revise existing CAD models based on client feedback
- Maintain organized project files and design documentation
- Work closely with our bench jeweler to ensure seamless production
Qualifications
- 2+ years of professional jewelry CAD experience
- Proficiency in MatrixGold and/or Rhino
- Experience creating production-ready jewelry CAD files
- Strong understanding of jewelry manufacturing processes
- Ability to create accurate gemstone settings and complex assemblies
- Experience with engagement rings, wedding bands, and fine jewelry
- Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with CAM preparation and 3D printing workflows
- Knowledge of gemstone proportions and setting techniques
- Familiarity with casting requirements and manufacturing tolerances
- Experience with KeyShot or other rendering software
- Bench jewelry or manufacturing experience is a plus
- Experience designing luxury or high-end custom jewelry
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who appreciates timeless design, precision, and exceptional craftsmanship. Every design should balance beauty, durability, wearability, and efficient production.
If you're passionate about creating custom jewelry that becomes part of life's most meaningful moments, we'd love to hear from you.
Compensation
- Full-time preferred (part-time and freelance applicants will also be considered)
- Opportunity for growth within a rapidly expanding luxury jewelry brand
To Apply
Please include:
- Resume
- CAD portfolio
- Renderings of recent projects
- Production-ready CAD examples (if available)
- Links to an online portfolio or website (optional)
We welcome applicants with experience designing engagement rings, wedding bands, fashion jewelry, and other custom fine jewelry pieces.
Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
