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Jewellery Designer
Overview
Jewellery designers craft wearable art with precious metals, gems, and crystals.
Description
- Research current trends and designs.
- Work with clients to understand needs and wants.
- Understand a piece’s technical, functional, and production specifications.
- Choose suitable materials and production techniques.
- Create jewellery designs using sketches and 3D models.
Entry requirements
- A Diploma in Jewellery Design is preferred.
- You should develop your drawing skills and take jewellery making or illustration courses.
Salary
$3,000 – 4,000
/mo
Salary ranges are estimated based on public information found on Singaporean job portals, including MyCareersFuture, MySkillsFuture. Updated as of 2026.
Trivia
It can take over 6 months for jewellery designers to source for rare gemstones for their design.
What to expect
It is important to have knowledge about gemmology and materials, and to keep up with design trends.
Soft
skills
Attention to Detail
Possess a keen eye for fine details during design and production stages.
Creative Thinking
Able to use innovation and imagination to design unique, trendsetting pieces.
Service Orientation
Able to understand client needs and preferences, delivering customised jewellery solutions.
Hand Sketching
Ability to translate ideas into detailed design concept sketches.
Design Software
Expertise in CAD and 3D modelling software for to develop prototypes.
Craftmanship Skills
Skilled in metalworking, stone setting, and finishing techniques.
Hard
skills
"It started when my mum took me to a bead shop, got some beads and fell in love with jewellery-making."
Elaine Tan, Founder of Amado Gudek & Resin Play
The Straits Times
Frequently asked questions
The working environment is pleasant. Jewellery designers usually design pieces for happy occasions like proposals and birthdays.
It depends on your job - some designers also craft the pieces they design.
They should consider the jewellery type, material durability, desired appearance, and costs.
They use pilers for bending and shaping, and cutters for precise cuts.
They start by researching and gathering inspiration, then they sketch their ideas.