Assistant Jewelry Designer (Fashion Jewelry)

Job Title: Assistant Jewelry Designer (Fashion Jewelry)

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Job Type: Full-Time

About Us

LA Rocks is a trend-driven fashion jewelry brand known for bold, expressive pieces that inspire confidence and creativity. We are seeking a talented and detail-oriented Assistant Jewelry Designer to support our design team and contribute to the development of seasonal collections and new product lines.

Role Summary

As an Assistant Jewelry Designer, you will play a key role in the design process — from concept development through sample production. This position is ideal for someone with a strong eye for fashion trends, excellent design execution skills, and a passion for creating commercially successful jewelry.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the design team in developing seasonal collections
• Create detailed sketches, CADs, mood boards, and presentation materials
• Conduct market and trend research to inform new designs
• Assist with sourcing materials and organizing samples
• Prepare technical drawings and product specification sheets
• Communicate with vendors and production teams regarding samples and revisions
• Maintain digital and physical design archives

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Jewelry Design, Fashion Design, or a related field
• 1–2 years of design experience in fashion jewelry or accessories (internships considered)
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and basic CAD software (Rhino, Matrix, or similar)
• Strong sketching and rendering skills (hand or digital)
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong interest in fashion, styling, and current accessory trends

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with overseas suppliers or manufacturers
• Familiarity with jewelry production processes and materials
• Knowledge of trend forecasting platforms (e.g., WGSN)

What We Offer

• A collaborative, creative studio environment
• Opportunity to grow and take on more responsibility as the brand scales
• Competitive compensation
• Employee product discounts
• Career development opportunities

To Apply

Please submit your resume, a brief cover letter, and a portfolio of your work (PDF or link).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Experience:

• jewelry design: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Los Angeles, CA 90079 (Required)

Work Location: In person