Design Assistant

About Us

David Yurman is a celebrated American jewelry company founded in New York by David Yurman, a sculptor, and his wife, Sybil, a painter and ceramicist. When the artists began collaborating, their goal was simply to make beautiful objects to wear. Led today by their son Evan, David Yurman creates timeless, yet contemporary collections for women and men defined by inspiration, innovation, consummate craftsmanship and cable – the brand’s artistic signature. David Yurman collections are available at 50 retail stores throughout the United States, Canada, Hong Kong and France and at over 300 locations worldwide, through their exclusive authorized fine jewelry and timepiece network of retailers.

Our Values

At David Yurman, creativity, innovation and impeccable craftsmanship are at the core of everything we do. Fueled by the energy of our hometown, New York City, artistic passion informs each and every jewelry design. The Yurman family’s guiding vision continually defines and redefines what it means to be the preeminent American luxury jewelry brand. We are committed to responsible business and social practices and to the protection and advancement of human rights. We believe in partnering with others who share these values and understand their importance.

Job Description

Title: Design Assistant
Reports to: Director, Women's Designer

David Yurman is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Jewelry Design Assistant to join our Women’s Design team. This role is ideal for a jewelry design graduate with at least two years of professional experience who is eager to contribute to the creative development of our collections while advancing both technical and conceptual design skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate closely with the Women’s Design Team to develop innovative concepts and refine ongoing pieces and collections.
• Interpret design briefs to generate original, brand-aligned concepts.
• Create hand-rendered sketches to effectively communicate design intent.
• Utilize Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) to produce detailed 2D 1:1 scale technical drawings ready for handover to next stage.
• Build detailed 3D models using Rhino or ZBrush to accurately represent form and proportion.
• Work cross-functionally with Concept and Production teams to ensure the creative direction and design intent are maintained throughout development.
• Participate in regular design reviews, apply constructive feedback, and present alternative design solutions as needed.
• Assist in gathering diverse design research—material innovation, trend analysis, and historical or cultural references—and compile visually compelling presentation packs to support future projects.
• Organize and archive digital assets and prepare polished presentation materials.
• Support the daily operational needs of the jewelry design team.

Essential Skills & Qualifications:

• Degree in Jewelry Design or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 2 years’ professional experience in the jewelry industry.
• Excellent hand rendering and sketching skills, with the ability to clearly and confidently communicate ideas through hand-drawn visuals.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
• Experience with 3D modelling software, specifically Rhino and/or ZBrush.
• Strong understanding of jewelry materials, construction techniques, and production processes.
• Effective research, organizational, and presentation skills.
• Detail-oriented, highly organized, and collaborative.
• Open to feedback and adaptable in a fast-paced, evolving design environment.

Location: New York, NY- In Office
Estimate Pay Rate: $28-$30/hour
Base pay is one component of David Yurman’s total compensation package, which may also include the following for eligible employees: access to healthcare benefits, 401(k) plan, bonus, employee discounts, Summer Fridays (corporate roles), generous paid time off, sick time, and more.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at David Yurman

As a company founded by artists, David Yurman champions self-expression in everything we do. We are committed to fostering a culture of openness and creative collaboration within our entire community, and we cherish the diversity of our employees’ backgrounds and perspectives. We will always advocate for equity and inclusion for all.

David Yurman is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to an individual’s age, race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender).