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Career: Jewelry Designer

If you have always been interested in style or fashion, and you like drawing, painting or graphic design, you might consider a career as a jewelry designer. Designers can work with jewelers and retail clients to create one-of-a-kind jewelry, or they can work for manufacturers developing new pieces for the company’s collections. Some designers go on to start businesses, selling designer jewelry under their own names. Designing jewelry – whichever route you choose – is a unique and challenging occupation.
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Is this a career for me?

It isn’t necessary to be an artist to be successful as a jewelry designer, but you should have both an eye for design and an understanding of its principles. Designers are detail-oriented and, increasingly, comfortable working with Computer-Aided Design (CAD) programs, like Matrix and Rhino. They are comfortable meeting new people and are able to present themselves and their work in a positive light. While creativity is critical, organizational skills and the ability to meet deadlines are an equally important part of a successful design career. Most designers report an early fascination with art, gems or vintage clothing. Jewelry designers have to keep up with trends in the international fashion and jewelry industries. They also need to follow celebrity style, as retailers and manufacturers look to the red carpet to see what the next trends will be.'
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