Responsible for shaping collections and limited editions that reflect Catbird’s signature aesthetic.
Bring ideas from concept to production, blending historical jewelry knowledge, trends, and Catbird’s heritage into designs.
Work in close partnership with the Design Manager to align design strategy, priorities, and execution across all collections.
Thrive on creativity, precision, and leading design projects with attention to detail and strategic vision.
Requirements
8-10+ years of professional jewelry design experience, fine jewelry preferred.
Degree in Jewelry Design, Industrial Design, Fine Arts, or equivalent professional experience.
Exceptional hand-drawing and rendering skills; proficiency in CAD (Rhino, Matrix) and Adobe Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop).
Experience with gemstone sourcing, strong knowledge of gemology, jewelry manufacturing techniques, metals, and pricing considerations.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
Awareness of the competitive retail landscape, with genuine interest in market trends, brand positioning, and shifts in customers tastes evolving preferences of our customers.
Collaborative with excellent communication skills, comfortable providing and receiving constructive feedback.
Deeply passionate about jewelry, with a strong appreciation for Catbird’s aesthetic, historical influences, and contemporary design trends.
Curious, creative, and committed to craftsmanship and design excellence.
Benefits
Healthcare eligibility following 30 days of hire with 75% of the medical premium covered by Catbird. And 25% of the premium is covered for children.
We also offer dental and vision.
Generous PTO policy, plus an extra day off during the month of your birthday!
401(k) with profit sharing and safe harbor contribution eligibility after one year of employment. We invest through a portfolio focused on socially responsible funds.
Professional Development Stipend: an allotment of $200/year, plus other workshops and talks throughout the year.
Parental Leave: 12 weeks are 100% paid.
The Catbird Giving Fund: We vote as a company on what organizations to support. A portion of all sales, year round, are donated to nonprofits aligned with our core beliefs of equality and helping others.
A generous employee discount.
Pre-taxed commuter discounts to save money on getting to work!
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