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A Jewellery Designer creates jewellery pieces for sale to customers. You might custom design individual pieces to meet a client’s needs or design pieces to be made in large numbers for general sale. Jewellery Designers may specialise in a particular type of jewellery such as rings or watches and you might work with a range of materials including metals and stones.
Jewellery Designers should be creative and be up to date with current jewellery trends. You should have excellent technical skills and a strong knowledge of design principles. Jewellery Designers should be able to work with customers and understand their needs. Customer service is important and you’ll need to be able to manage your time well.
There are 3 courses available for people who want to become a Jewellery Designer.
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The MEM60211 Advanced Diploma of Jewellery and Object Design will teach you how to design beautiful jewellery pieces, then develop them into saleable items for the mass market. This nationally recognised qualification focuses on design but there is also scope to gain business administration and marketing skills. The course covers: drawing and rendering techniques, experimenting with jewellery design, investigating the quality and application of jewellery materials, developing design prototypes for manufacturers, realising a body of creative work, and much more. Enquire now for the list of entry requirements, career outcomes, and enrolment centres near you..
Average duration: 24 months.
Learn how to design and manufacture custom-made jewellery with the MEM50311 Diploma of Jewellery and Object Design. This nationally recognised diploma will teach you how to realise a body of creative work, taking concept drawings to finished jewellery pieces. The course covers: drawing and rendering techniques to jewellery design, investigating the quality and application of jewellery materials, analysing cultural history and theory, computer modelling and CAD, working to design briefs, refining drawing techniques, as well as jewellery making skills using a variety of metals. Enquire now for the list of study units, graduation competencies, and enrolment centres near you..
Average duration: 12 months.
The MEM30619 Certificate III in Jewellery Manufacture is part of a trade apprenticeship in jewellery making and is delivered under the guidance of a qualified jeweller. Starting with the basics, you will learn technical drawing, 2D and 3D technologies, engineering measurements and computations, using hand and precision tools, as well as workplace safety and team communication. At the same time you’ll be making jewellery, fabricating jewellery parts, and working with a range precious metals and gem materials. Graduate a trade qualified jewellery manufacturer. Enquire now for the list of entry requirements, graduation competencies, and enrolment centres near you..
In Australia, a full time Jewellery Designer generally earns $1,050 per week ($54,600 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
This industry has seen stable employment numbers in recent years. There are currently 590 people employed as a Jewellery Designer in Australia, compared to 510 five years ago. Jewellery Designers may find work across all regions of Australia, particularly larger towns and cities.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
A Certificate III in Jewellery Manufacture is an ideal qualification if you’re interested in a career as a Jewellery Designer. This course will develop your skills in jewellery making, fabricating jewellery parts and working with a range of precious metals and gems. A Diploma of Jewellery and Object Design, Advanced Diploma of Jewellery and Object Design or a Certificate IV in Design (Jewellery Studio) may also be appropriate.
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Here are some potential career pathways within jewellery. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Jewellery
Jeweller
$1,250 weekly pay
Jewellery Designer
$1,050 weekly pay
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