Job Title: Senior CAD Designer – Jewellery

Department : Jewellery CAD

Reports To: CAD/CAM Manager / Design Manager

1. Job Summary

The Senior CAD Designer is responsible for creating, developing, and modifying detailed 3D jewellery designs using specialized jewellery CAD software. The role involves handling complex design requirements, ensuring design accuracy, guiding junior designers, and coordinating with the CAM and production teams to ensure smooth manufacturing and high-quality output.

2. Key Responsibilities

1. Create detailed 3D jewellery models according to customer requirements, design references, and specifications.

2. Develop complex jewellery designs, including rings, earrings, pendants, necklaces, bracelets, and other jewellery products.

3. Prepare accurate 3D models with proper dimensions, stone settings, prongs, clearances, and manufacturing allowances.

4. Modify existing designs based on customer feedback and management instructions.

5. Ensure designs are technically feasible for manufacturing, casting, stone setting, and finishing.

6. Review CAD files for design accuracy, weight optimization, and production feasibility.

7. Coordinate with the CAM Operator and production team to resolve design-related manufacturing issues.

8. Guide and support junior CAD designers in design development and technical problem-solving.

9. Review completed CAD models and ensure they meet company quality standards.

10. Manage design files, revisions, and job-wise documentation.

11. Complete assigned designs within the agreed deadlines while maintaining quality and accuracy.

12. Stay updated on jewellery design trends,



CAD software features, and current manufacturing techniques.

13. Ensure proper handling and confidentiality of customer designs and company files.

3. Required Skills and Qualifications

- Diploma or relevant qualification in jewellery design, CAD, or a related field is preferred.

- Strong experience in jewellery CAD design and 3D modelling.

- Proficiency in jewellery CAD software such as Rhino, MatrixGold, or equivalent software.

- Good knowledge of gemstones, stone setting, prong design, and jewellery manufacturing processes.

- Understanding of jewellery weight optimization, tolerances, and production requirements.

- Strong problem-solving, design development, and technical decision-making skills.

- Ability to guide junior designers and coordinate with cross-functional teams.

- Good communication skills and attention to detail.

4. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

- Accuracy and quality of 3D jewellery models.

- Design completion within assigned timelines.

- Reduction in design errors and production rework.

- Effective weight optimization and manufacturing feasibility.

- Productivity and quality of the CAD design team.

- Timely resolution of design-related production issues.

5. Job Expectations

The Senior CAD Designer is expected to maintain high standards of design quality, technical accuracy, creativity, and productivity while supporting the CAD team and ensuring that all designs meet customer requirements and company manufacturing standards.

Pay: ₹45,000.00 - ₹65,000.00 per month

Benefits:

- Food provided

Work Location: In person

📌 SENIOR CAD DESIGNER (JEWELLERY) (Kalamassery)
🏢 Thomas & Jo
📍 Kalamassery