LG Karabulut Family Trust, trading as Jewellers Mark, operates a fine jewellery business specialising in bespoke jewellery design, handcrafted jewellery and custom-made pieces. The business offers personalised jewellery design services, including engagement rings, wedding bands, necklaces, earrings, bracelets and other individually commissioned pieces. Its operations involve client consultations, jewellery design development, gemstone and precious metal selection, and collaboration with experienced jewellers to transform approved designs into finished jewellery.

About the Role

Jewellers Mark is seeking a creative and experienced Jewellery Designer to join its team. The successful candidate will be responsible for conceptualising, developing and documenting original jewellery designs for bespoke commissions, custom-made jewellery and selected jewellery collections.

The position involves consulting with clients, preparing design sketches and technical specifications, selecting appropriate precious metals and gemstones, and collaborating with jewellery craftspeople to ensure approved designs are accurately translated into finished pieces.

Location: 430 Centre Road, Bentleigh VIC 3204

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary: $80,000 to $90,000 per annum plus Superannuation

Key Responsibilities

- Consult with clients to understand their design preferences, intended jewellery pieces, budget considerations and specific requirements for bespoke jewellery commissions.
- Research jewellery styles, contemporary design trends, gemstone characteristics and precious metal applications to develop suitable concepts for custom jewellery.
- Conceptualise and develop original designs for engagement rings, wedding bands, pendants, necklaces, earrings, bracelets and other personalised jewellery pieces.
- Prepare detailed hand-drawn sketches, design illustrations,



technical drawings and digital models to communicate proposed jewellery designs and construction details.
- Use appropriate computer-aided design (CAD) software to develop three-dimensional jewellery models, assess proportions and refine design specifications where required.
- Evaluate and recommend precious metals, diamonds, coloured gemstones and other materials based on design requirements, durability, appearance and manufacturing suitability.
- Determine appropriate jewellery design features, including stone settings, band profiles, metal finishes, dimensions and decorative details, to achieve the intended appearance and functionality.
- Present design concepts and proposed modifications to clients, incorporating feedback and refining designs before obtaining approval for production.
- Prepare detailed design specifications, measurements, material requirements and supporting documentation to guide the manufacture of approved jewellery pieces.
- Collaborate with jewellers and workshop personnel to assess the feasibility of proposed designs, including gemstone placement, setting methods, fabrication techniques and finishing requirements.
- Coordinate the preparation and evaluation of jewellery prototypes, samples or design models to verify proportions, appearance, fit and practical manufacturing requirements.
- Review prototypes and completed jewellery against approved designs, identify design-related discrepancies and recommend necessary modifications to achieve the intended specifications.

Candidate Requirements





- A Bachelor's degree or higher qualification in Jewellery Design, Fine Arts, Studio Art, Product Design or a closely related design discipline.
- Minimum 1–2 years of relevant professional experience in jewellery design, preferably involving bespoke jewellery, custom commissions or fine jewellery design.
- Demonstrated ability to conceptualise and develop original jewellery designs from client briefs through to approved production specifications.
- Experience preparing jewellery sketches, technical drawings, design illustrations and three-dimensional models.
- Proficiency in jewellery design software such as Rhino, MatrixGold or comparable CAD applications will be highly regarded.
- Sound knowledge of precious metals, diamonds, coloured gemstones, jewellery settings and decorative finishing techniques.
- Ability to consider design aesthetics, structural suitability, material properties and manufacturing requirements when developing jewellery concepts.
- Experience collaborating with jewellers or workshop personnel to translate design specifications into finished jewellery.
- Solid creative, analytical and problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail and design accuracy.
- Effective communication and client consultation skills, with the ability to explain design concepts and incorporate customer feedback.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple design assignments and agreed completion deadlines.
- Only candidates currently residing in Australia will be shortlisted.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume outlining your relevant qualifications, jewellery design experience and suitability for the position. Applicants are encouraged to include a portfolio demonstrating their jewellery design work.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

📌 Jewellery Designer (Bentleigh)
🏢 LG Karabulut Family Trust T/A Jewellers Mark
📍 Bentleigh