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JEWELLERY DESIGN DIRECTOR
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Job Description Responsibilities As a Jeweller designer DIRECTOR , you'll need to: Consult with commissioning clients on designs. Discuss a client's range of options and formulate original ideas. Sketch out ideas, sometimes using computer-aided design, to help the client visualize the finished design. Consult with galleries, store buyers and suppliers, and research jewellery and fashion trends Promote and develop your business (if self-employed), attend craft fairs, enter competitions and network. If you make jewellery, activities will include: Mounting - making the framework for the piece of jewellery. This involves • handling, forming and drilling metal, and opening out holes in which to place the selected gems • Model making (casting) - making an object or decorative detail using a mould • Stamping and presswork • Chasing - making a raised pattern on the surface of the metal • Soldering and fabrication • Polishing - ensuring the finish of the piece.