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Career: Jewelry Designer
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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