- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Compensation
- $55–60/hour
- Department
- Creative, Design & Styling
- Industry
- High Jewelry
- Posted
- Nov 1, 2026
About David Yurman
Founded in New York in 1980 by sculptor David Yurman and painter Sybil Yurman, David Yurman is an American luxury jewelry house distinguished by its artistic heritage and iconic Cable design. Blending sculptural form, exceptional materials, and meticulous craftsmanship, the brand brings a distinctive creative perspective to fine jewelry. As an employer, it encompasses disciplines ranging from jewelry design and product development to retail, client services, and corporate functions. Its professional environment connects artistic expression with the exacting standards of luxury, inviting employees to contribute to a shared legacy of design innovation while cultivating enduring relationships with a discerning clientele.
David Yurman seeks a CAD Designer to develop intermediate and complex jewelry pieces in Rhino, translating design concepts into production-ready files and reviewing vendor CAD work. The role is full-time in Tribeca, New York, with estimated base pay of USD 55–60 per hour.
Role & Responsibilities
- Create intermediate-complexity pieces from start to finish with limited supervision, applying a fluent understanding of team processes and aesthetics.
- Create more complex projects and forms with less-detailed direction and limited supervision.
- Create stone settings and prepare files for mechanisms such as clasps, connections and linkages, with guidance from the CAD Engineering Team.
- Provide input on completion timelines and translate design concepts into physical pieces within established project time frames.
- Provide input and suggestions on CAD workflow techniques.
- Review vendor CAD files for visual viability and provide concise aesthetic feedback to strategic partners.
Qualifications
- Knowledge of complex jewelry construction and precious and non-precious metal properties.
- Proficiency in creating solid, workable polysurface files.
- Experience modifying and repairing mesh objects.
- Working knowledge of mechanisms such as hinges and clasps.
- Experience with rapid prototyping machines is a plus.
- Ability to read and interpret design renderings and engineering documents.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.
Skills
Experience
Minimum 5–7 years of CAD experience specific to jewelry.
Education
A four-year BA or BS degree in Design, preferably with an emphasis in 3-D Jewelry Design, or equivalent jewelry industry work experience.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in New York, New York, USA.
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Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 55 to USD 60 per hour.
Benefits
Eligible employees may receive healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan, a bonus, employee discounts, Summer Fridays for corporate roles, generous paid time off and sick time.
Culture
David Yurman’s workplace culture is rooted in the artistic partnership of its founders, blending a sculptor’s eye for form with a painter’s sensitivity to color. As a family-founded American luxury jeweler, the brand places craftsmanship, creativity, and attention to detail at the heart of its professional environment. Its teams bring this artistic heritage to life through distinctive design and a refined, personal approach to client service.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
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