Passionate Jewelry Designer with 12+ years of experience related to design, manufacturing, and sales. Conscientious about delivering superior design service to clients, with a flair for innovative and striking styles. Dedicated to creating timeless pieces that clients enjoy wearing as much as I enjoy creating them.
06/2014 - 10/2019, Co- Jewelry Designer, Sarah Trellis Jewelry, New York
- Serve as co-jewelry designer to lead designer, Sarah Trellis, who has credited my contributions to four award-winning pieces and 12 featured in leading trade magazines.
- Aim to provide optimal customer service at all stages, by listening intently to what clients need and want, and being receptive to their feedback.
- Consult with clients before beginning work on their hand-crafted products, and then throughout the design process to achieve the desired elements: karat and color of their chosen metal, diamonds or colored stones, sizing, and everything else in between.
05/2011 - 05/2014, Jewelry Sales Associate, Sarah Trellis Jewelry, New York
- Acted as the first point of contact with studio visitors, greeting them with a helpful and friendly attitude.
- Guided visitors and customers as they viewed the display cases, and showed them pieces that interested them.
- Ensured that clients were fitted before completing a sale or order.
- Handled all financial transactions and maintained and organized receipts and records.
10/2009 - 04/2011, Administrative Assistant, Kelly's Fine Jewels, New York
- Served as an enthusiastic assistant to designer, Kelly Hope.
- Aided Ms. Hope in answering calls, creating and organizing schedules, and maintaining client portfolios.
- Maintained shop inventory and worked to keep a clean and organized environment, conducive to a pleasant customer experience.
08/2005 - 05/2009, Bachelor of Business Adminisration, Hunter College, New York
12/2009 - present, Jewelry Design Certificate, Gemological Institute of America,
- Superior Design Skills
- In-Depth Knowledge of Gemology
- Interpersonal Communication Skills
- Project Management Skills
Jewelry Designer Resume Example
You sparkle with creativity and are ready to show it off with your next commission or full-time position designing jewelry.
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Your portfolio shows off your work, now you need a gem of a resume to go along with it. You’ve come to the right place! With our online resume builder, resume templates, and this guide, you will be well on your way to your next amazing job or project.
In this guide, you will learn tips to help you:
- Bring out your personality and talent in your Profile
- Detail all the facets of your career
- Choose the most relevant skills to show you in the best possible light
- Let your artistic ability shine through your resume format and style.
What’s the point of a profile? Read on to find out.
Profile or Artist Statement
For an artist, this section can be a bit different from that of a business profile (also known as the summary or personal statement). You can offer a written description of your work, your style, and how you approach designing jewelry. Whether you are creating fine jewelry and working with gemstones or whimsical pieces for funky boutiques, you should use your profile to give recruiters, hiring managers or potential clients a sense of who you are—after all, art is personal.
This section is organized as a paragraph of about three to five sentences. If you are developing an artist statement, be sure to focus on your style and the types of jewelry you design. If you have a specialty, such as commissioned engagement rings, describe how you work with a client to ensure they are satisfied and to have the piece reflect their personality. This will also let recruiters know that you have excellent communication skills!
You may choose to have a more traditional profile if your artist statement is on your portfolio (which you can easily link to from Resume.io). In that case, you should highlight your biggest successes or your favorite pieces. Tell prospective employers what environment you flourish in and a little about your process.
Here are some types / examples of questions you may consider answering in your Profile:
- Do you work with CAD software?
- Have you collaborated with a creative director?
- Are you up on market trends?
- What materials do you prefer to use in your jewelry pieces?
Your profile or artist statement should offer insights into your professional personality, your style, and your achievements. Use your cover letter as a complement to this section.
See example content below.
Innovative and passionate Jewelry Designer with over seven years of experience creating unique and powerful Jewelry Designs for private clients and commercial companies. Adept in creating both High Jewelry and Custom Jewelry, and wholly committed to using distinguished materials and expert craftsmanship. Experienced in working with a variety of the world’s most precious and beautiful materials, and transforming them into works of art.
Employment History Example
Your Employment History should show your growth as a professional. That means that it is more than a bullet-point listing of responsibilities. If you are a self-employed jewelry designer, you may prefer to describe the (types of) commissioned pieces you have completed or the clients you have sold lines of your jewelry to along with descriptions of the lines. Your goal is to convince new clients to choose you. If you have worked for other jewelers or in a design environment, you may craft a listing of your jobs in reverse chronological order.
In either case, you should be emphasizing your ability to use a variety of materials to create accessories for the ears, neck, hands, fingers, feet and toes. Use strong descriptive words to show your creativity, technical skills, and talent when it comes to the design process. Be sure to highlight your imagination and fashion awareness, both of which play a role in creating pleasing pieces.
Each job should build on the skills in the previous job. Try not to repeat projects, achievements and proof of various skills under different jobs—remember space is at a premium and you want to highlight as many different accomplishments and attributes as you can. You do not need to list all your work experiences, especially if you have many.
See resume sample content below.
- Created unique jewelry collections for the Women’s Department of Meagan Hoyt Inc.
- Designed and created custom orders for high level clients seeking specific details.
- Utilized design software to create technical drawings during the design process.
- Collaborated with the Creative Director to develop original and inspiring seasonal accessories.
- Led the entire design process of Jewelry lines from conception through production.
Education Example
There are many paths to becoming a jewelry designer. You may have a bachelor of arts degree, have completed other formal training, or learned on the job or through an apprenticeship. No matter which route you took, recruiters or prospective clients will want to know where you learned the foundations of your craft.
List all degrees and certifications here. Any honors or distinctions should be noted here as well.
A jewelry designers’ resume may also include awards you have earned for your work. You may create a separate section or list them here depending on how much space you have.
See example content below.
- 2010-2014 Hunter College, Bachelor of Fashion Design NY, NY
- 2006-2010 Sacred Heart Academy, High School Diploma NY, NY
Skills Section
This section makes it easy for recruiters and hiring managers to scan for the skills employers seek. But, more than that, it also reveals the skills you believe are important to do your job. Jewelry designing requires precision, creativity, an understanding of customers, and computer software skills such as Rhino and Adobe Illustrator. Be as specific as you can when listing which software and technical skills you are proficient in.
There are a few things you should know as you begin to put together your list:
- Soft skills, or interpersonal and organizational skills, are highly valued by employers
- Applicant Tracking Systems will be scanning and ranking your resume using algorithms, so match the skills here with those on the job listing
- Keep this list to a maximum of 10 skills (preferably - fewer)
- Choose skills that distinguish you from other candidates.
See example content below.
- Jewelry Design Skills
- Model-Making Skills
- CAD Software
- Welding and Soldering Skills
- Stone-Setting Skills
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Time Management Skills
Layout and Formatting
We know you understand general design concepts, but resumes are a unique beast in this regard, as they are designed for a very specific purpose and a minimum of “eye time”. Your resume design should reflect your style and creativity, but there are some guidelines you should follow. You may choose to start with one of our Creative layout templates to ensure your resume stays legible and professional.
Remember the bottom line is recruiters and hiring managers scan dozens of resumes. They won’t spend more than a few seconds on any of them, especially if they can’t easily find important information such as your job titles, contact data, and most recent position. As an artist, you may choose to use a photo on your resume, but consider that carefully before you do.
We definitely recommend using a dedicated online resume builder such as ours to ensure all formatting is correct. You can link directly to your portfolio from Resume.io. Make sure your links are prominently displayed when you design your resume.
With your talent on display, you are ready to design the next facet of your career. Go ahead and get that dream job!
