Jewelry Designer

About MadaLuxe Group:

MadaLuxe is a partner for the world’s most coveted brands and retailers. Across our fashion, lifestyle, and venture tech divisions, we distribute premium brands to major retailers around the world - investing in and developing brands, products, and technology where we see growing demand. Our platform is constantly evolving and expanding to meet the changing needs of the luxury consumer.

Our exclusive relationships, luxury expertise, operational excellence, and tech prowess are unmatched. As an end-to-end growth partner, we support our family of brands with everything from back-office and logistics support to marketing, distribution, and growth strategies. With 15 years of sustained growth and experience, we continue to innovate and build the future of luxury that we envision.

MadaLuxe takes major stake in Ippolita jewelry brand!

About IPPOLITA:

Founded in 1999 by artist and designer Ippolita Rostagno, IPPOLITA is a fine jewelry brand created by a woman for women. Known for its sculptural forms, organic silhouettes, and modern femininity, the brand has redefined luxury jewelry through an artful balance of beauty, wearability, and craftsmanship. Each piece reflects Ippolita’s belief that jewelry should be both expressive and empowering - an everyday celebration of individuality.

Position Overview

MadaLuxe is seeking a creative and technology-driven Jewelry Designer to support the IPPOLITA design vision and creation in New York City. This role is central to ensuring designs are aligned with the creative direction of the brand. Working closely with the Creative Director, the Jewelry Designer will translate the artistic vision of Ippolita Rostagno into reality. The ideal candidate is well-versed in current technology utilized in jewelry design with knowledge of fine jewelry design and production, with a desire to work in a collaborative commercial jewelry design environment. This position is fully on-site at our NYC studio to foster close collaboration with the creative, merchandising, and product development teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with Ippolita and the Creative Director throughout the design process - from concept ideation, CAD rendering, and final design approval, ensuring timely delivery of seasonal and capsule collections.
• Assist in creating seasonal color and trend mood boards, keeping in mind how these relate to IPPOLITA’s vocabulary.
• Collaborate closely with Product Development, Merchandising, and Marketing to align design intent with business strategy, production feasibility, and storytelling.
• Ensure that materials, craftsmanship, and detailing uphold IPPOLITA’s standards of quality and luxury.
• Stay informed of design trends, technological developments within the industry, and consumer insights that can inspire innovation and efficiency within the brand.
• Support cross-functional initiatives including special projects, collaborations, and one-of-a-kind designs for editorial and celebrity clients.

Requirements

• On the job professional experience in fine or luxury jewelry design is preferred, but not required
• Bachelor’s degree in Jewelry Design, Fine Arts, or related field (or equivalent experience) is required
• Strong ability to translate creative vision to digital or physical renderings with a strong understanding of form, proportion, and materials, especially in precious metals and gemstones.
• Familiarity with the jewelry development process - from sketch, to CAD rendering, to sample creation, to production
• Proven ability to collaborate within a creative team
• Strong communication skills and the ability to present ideas effectively to cross-functional partners and executive leadership.
• A diverse portfolio demonstrating a clear creative vision and excellent execution of concepts
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to balance artistry with commercial awareness.

Interested candidates should include a portfolio when applying.