Group
Occupation
243233 Jewellery Designer
Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
First release
243233 Jewellery Designer
Conceptualises and designs prototypes and details for the manufacture of jewellery and objects for personal adornment, such as pendants, rings, bracelets, necklaces, brooches, hair decorations, and other decorative objects, using various precious and semi-precious metals, resins, and gemstones.
Watch Makers are excluded from this occupation. Watch Makers are included in Occupation 332338 Watch and Clock Maker and Repairer.
ANZSCO skill level
This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.
Australia
- Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience
New Zealand
- Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience
Main tasks
- Designs and sketches jewellery and objects for personal adornment
- Develops detailed technical drawings and specifications for the manufacture of jewellery and decorative objects, including sculptures, lamp shades, and vases
- Uses techniques, such as repousse, engraving, hand fabrication, and casting, to model designs for mass or batch production, or one-off commissions
- Selects and sources materials, such as metals, precious stones, and plastics, for the production of jewellery pieces
- Collaborates with manufacturers and craftspeople to ensure the accurate production of designs
- Tests and evaluates the functionality and durability of each piece