Jewellery Design Assistant

Job Title: Jewellery Design Assistant

Location: Hybrid & Holkham, North Norfolk

Reporting To: Senior Jewellery Designer & Developer

Who we are

At Monica Vinader, we’re on a mission to prove that buying better, wearing longer and doing better don’t have to be mutually exclusive. From our commitment to making the most sustainable jewellery we can using precious materials, to the timeless style and endless versatility of our pieces, we are driven to making everyday fine jewellery accessible and affordable.

And don’t just take our word for it, we are proud to be recognised in the industry through recent awards:

●        Ethical Jewellery Business of the Year 2021, Retail Jeweller

●        Queen's Award for Enterprise: Sustainable Development 2022

●        Responsible Luxury Business of the Year 2023 & 2022, Positive Luxury

●        Best Sustainable Luxury Jewellery Brand 2022, Marie Claire UK

We are digital first, omni-channel, customer obsessed, female led and inclusive, focused on creating meaningful relationships with our community, who we owe our success to. We are looking for someone special to join our team to help us make luxury something we can all enjoy everyday.

Where we need your help

We have all the makings of an iconic brand - beautiful products that are timeless and designed to last, service that exceeds our customer's expectations, a passionate founder that cares deeply about doing what is right, and a loyal and growing community that advocates for us.

The Jewellery Design Assistant role is an exciting opportunity to join the team where it all starts - the creative side of the product team, who are pivotal to driving the delivery of an ambitious product pipeline, working closely with our Jewellery Designers & Creative Director/Founder. You will work to support the delivery of new and original designs, translating concepts into a reality, with market relevancy and considering of commercial briefs, and supplier parameters.

You will champion the customer at every point of the product journey; and execute with creativity, detail, pace, passion and team spirit.

This is a hybrid role, with a requirement for a minimum of 2 days per week at our Holkham office and a mix of remote working for part of the week.

What you’ll do

Creative

-          Inspiration & ideas: Supporting the design team by contributing to the creative input of new collections and concepts which are on- brand, with authentic inspiration

-          Trends: Responsible for keeping on the pulse of both MV consumer and macro market trends to help lead on commercial and seasonal design direction.

-          Supporting the Product Designers to translate agreed design concepts into reality:

-          Moodboards: Responsible for collating inspirational imagery and materials, both digitally and physically, to support each design direction, on a rolling basis

-          Sketching, modelling and presenting: Responsible for confidently presenting multiple design ideas following initial brief

-          Create to-scale, annotated design sheets using Adobe illustrator or CAD software, which will inform our range selection, RRP setting and supplier brief

-          Technical knowledge of how the piece will be made to ensure a high quality, which is fit for purpose. With a basic understanding of cost, manufacture and sustainable materials should be used as part of the designing to a commercial brief 

Team

-          Take on sourcing projects to bring innovation to our portfolio of products including new stones, findings and components.

-          Take on Market research projects to find new materials, sources, suppliers or techniques which could aid development or current supply.

-          Manage the design studio space, in parallel with the rest of the team, to keep it an inspirational space but also fully functional and working in the best shape for the full team to maximise its benefit. Take ownership to manage the storage, display & curation of creative materials, components, moodboards and other tactile materials or reference pieces used throughout the creative process

What you’ll bring

●         The ability to draw freehand, technically to a high standard, model or prototype in mixed mediums to bring ideas to life quickly

●         A passion for original, authentic design

●         Strong ability of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and Powerpoint

●         Strong balance of creative and commercial skills

●         Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)

●         Well organised, can multi-task and prioritise effectively, with meticulous attention to detail

●         Ability to work in a fast paced, changing environment

●         Experience of working in teams with a willingness to carry out a range of tasks to support the NPD team

●         Sound judgement and great common sense. Excellent problem-solving skills

●         Relevant Jewellery Industry experience or education

●         Self-motivated with a clear sense of drive and ownership

To be successful at Monica Vinader...

●        You are a doer

●        You’re a team player

●        You’re humble

●        You are honest, straightforward, and transparent

●        You are a good teacher/mentor (approachable and accessible)

●        You want to get your hands dirty

●        You solve problems

●        You are resilient

●        You are flexible

●        You work at pace

●        You are entrepreneurial, smart, and passionate

●        If you don't know something, you say so. Then go figure it out quickly

●        You love working in a creative environment

●        You have a sense of humour

●        You are an insatiable learner

●        You care about others and the environment

Additional Requirements

-          Ability to document your authorisation to work in the United Kingdom.

Travel Requirements

Travel between London and Holkham office will be required

Ad-hoc overseas travel may be required

Full UK driving licence required

Our Aims and Values

Our mission is to be the leading accessible luxury brand, by delivering outstanding quality, design and customer service. We are:

Customer Obsessed

Our customers are at the core of everything we do. We will always deliver an outstanding and personal experience to them every time they interact with us, to ensure their ongoing support and loyalty.

Caring

We treat people with respect, as we would want to be treated. We are apolitical and assume good intentions in others. We are open and honest with each other while ensuring we take an empathetic and supportive approach.

Fast Paced

We are passionate about what we do, and we want to reach as many customers as fast as we can. We combine focus with pragmatism and flexibility so that we can move at pace in whichever direction we need to take.

Exceptional

We have a relentless desire to continually learn and improve to ensure our products and approach are exceptional. Our tenacity, high standards and attention to detail give us a competitive advantage.

Commercial

We focus hard on facts and approach things in a logical, rational and analytical way. We challenge each other to make sure we make decisions and take actions that create value for our business and our customers.

Monica Vinader as a global business makes the following inclusive culture pledge:
Our jewellery is for everyone and so is our community. Together, we will continue to implement sustainable changes to ensure that career opportunities and progression are open to all. We commit to celebrating the diverse voices of our employees, partners, and the customers we serve.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties to be performed by the employee. This job description may be altered to reflect the business needs of the company.