Who We Are
Touchstone Accessories was founded in 1990, fueled by a vision: to become a global leader in the manufacturing and distribution of fashion jewelry and accessories for the world’s largest fashion retailers and brands. Led by an experienced team, with offices in London, LA and Qingdao, Touchstone offers a complete portfolio of services tailored to our client’s needs in the design, sourcing, manufacturing, distribution, sales, branding and marketing of women’s and men’s fashion jewelry and accessories.
About the Position
We are seeking a talented and creative Fashion Jewelry Sample Maker to join our dynamic jewelry design team on a part-time basis. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the creation of fashion-forward jewelry collections for both retail and consignment clients.
Key Responsibilities:
- Create unique and trend-driven handmade jewelry pieces for various collections, ensuring alignment with seasonal trends and client preferences.
- Handmake jewelry using sourced components to update existing styles or create new designs.
- Use CAD software such as Photoshop or Illustrator to create detailed specifications of your designs for production teams.
- Conduct ongoing research into fashion trends to inspire innovative jewelry designs that appeal to diverse markets.
- Work closely with the design team to refine and adapt concepts, ensuring that designs meet commercial and aesthetic goals.
- Work efficiently to meet deadlines and deliver products in line with customer meetings and seasonal schedules.
Key Requirements:
- Proven experience in fashion jewelry hand making is essential (this is not benchwork such as soldering or stone setting but focused on assembling components to update existing styles).
- Previous experience with a fashion jewelry supplier or retailer is required.
- A keen eye for detail, creativity, and the ability to translate trends into commercially viable jewelry pieces.
- Proficiency in CAD software such as Photoshop or Illustrator to create detailed specifications of your designs.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team.
- A positive attitude and a strong work ethic are essential.
- A portfolio that reflects your experience and fashion jewelry design style is required.
- In-office role in Hollywood - must be located in LA county
Application Instructions:
To apply, please submit your resume along with a six-page taster portfolio in PDF format.
Please note that files must not exceed 10MB.
