What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bench Jeweler position at David Webb?
Overview: David Webb is seeking an experienced Bench Jeweler and Enameler for its unique, extraordinary workshop in the heart of Manhattan's Upper East Side.
Company Overview
Founded in New York City in 1948, David Webb is an iconic, luxury design House whose namesake founder redefined high jewelry. Known for creating exquisitely crafted, bold and unique jewelry, David Webb imbues each creation with artisanal excellence and handwork, while drawing inspiration from a vast archive of over 40,000 original renderings, records, and design ideas. Form is essential in all David Webb jewels, and bold color, hand-hammered gold, intricate enamel work, and whimsical animal pieces continue to be prominently featured in the company’s collections.
Our workshop sits directly above the Company's flagship boutique, in an historic Neo-Classical building on Madison Avenue in New York’s Upper East Side. 28 jewelers, setters, and polishers combine many of David Webb’s long-held traditions with the latest technology in jewelry design and development.
Responsibilities and Qualifications
David Webb jewelers support one of the world’s most prestigious jewelry workshops. We are excited to add exceptionally talented, experienced bench jewelers to our team.
Specific skill sets should include:
- Experience in high-end jewelry fabrication
- Proficiency in hand fabrication of jewelry pieces
- Expertise in working with gold and platinum, including soldering, casting cleaning, and assembling
- Experience with laser welding machines
We're looking for an extraordinary jeweler who also happens to be a wonderful person - our workshop is a family. A minimum of 5 years of experience, ideally in a high-jewelry environment, is required. Note that candidates will be required to perform an on-site bench test before hiring.
Compensation is commensurate with skill and experience; the company has recently examined (and is constantly re-examining) its peer set and now offers a highly competitive benefits package, including vacation, health / dental / vision insurance, 401(k), and disability.
Interested candidates should contact us at careers@davidwebb.com.