Art sense and creativity
Jewellery Designers must be able to sketch their initial design ideas and create prototypes.
Jewellery Designers
Descriptions & Duties
- Jewellery Designers create the concept for a new piece of jewellery taking into account materials and manufacture processes, cost and customers’ requirements. They may draw their designs on paper or use a computer-aided design (CAD) tool to create it. They often generate a few prototypes and oversee the production of their designs.
Generic Competencies
Physical Abilities
Physical abilities
- Physical strength
- Eye hand coordination / precision / dexterity
Importance:1 (Max:5)
Skill is rarely required
Technology Skills
Technology skills
- Computer literacy
- Application of technology
Importance:4 (Max:5)
Skill is frequently required
Cognitive Abilities
Cognitive abilities
- Creativity
- Visualisation
- Logical thinking
Importance:5 (Max:5)
Skill is required all the time
Comprehension And Expression
Comprehension and expression skills
- Reading comprehension
- Oral / written expression
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Social Skills
Social skills
- Communication
- Negotiation
- Persuasion
Importance:4 (Max:5)
Skill is frequently required
Organisation And Execution Skills
Organisation and execution skills
- Planning
- Organising
- Judgement
- Decision making
Importance:4 (Max:5)
Skill is frequently required
Problem Solving Skills
Problem solving skills
- Ability to solve simple and complex problems effectively and efficiently
Importance:4 (Max:5)
Skill is frequently required
Management Skills
Management skills
- Leadership
- Management of finance / time / people / other resources
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Trade Specific Competencies
Knowledge in gemstones, precious metals and other commonly-used materials for jewellery products
Jewellery Designers must be familiar with the characteristics of commonly-used materials for jewellery products so that they can choose suitable materials for their designs.
General Requirements
Academic qualification
Normally have a higher diploma or a bachelor's degree in jewellery design
Professional qualification
Holding full membership of the Hong Kong Designers Association is preferable
Experience
At least 1 – 2 years’ design experience
Career Path & Salary
Private Sector
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Related Education & Training
Degree or above
Professional Diploma/ Certificate
Skill Enhancement Courses
Work Environment
- Jewellery Designers work primarily in offices and some self-employed Jewellery Designers may work at homes. They may need to travel to factories where their products are manufactured and meet with their clients in different venues.
Tools
- Computers with visual-aided and drawing software
