Job Description

The Tiffany & Co. Senior Jeweler SME (Subject Matter Expert) is proficient in nearly all technical aspects of jewelry and stone work. The Senior Jeweler SME is skilled at performing jewelry using a wide range of standard and skilled techniques for complex new and client-owned merchandise. They possess a deep knowledge of jewelry materials (including metal assay and gemstone identification and sensitivity) as well as CAD engineering, fabrication, and installation, and are able to communicate this knowledge to technical and non-technical co-workers. The Senior Jeweler SME assists the Lead Jeweler with all jewelry/stone setting candidate bench testing. They also assist the Lead Jeweler in training newly hired jewelers and other technicians. The Senior Jeweler SME understands workshop safety, ensures risks are minimized, and sets a strong compliance example in this area.

What You'll Do:

• The Senior Jeweler SME possesses nearly all of the technical skills within the jewelry work scope and executes these skills with the highest quality and proficiency.
• Become a go-to Jeweler for high jewelry stone setting specifically with center and colored stones.
• Assist the Lead Jeweler in the technical development of all jewelry craft levels, including but not limited to bench test & onboarding.
• Perform complex engineering projects related to high jewelry items as well as high-value pieces for Tiffany clients.
• Design, solution, fabricate, and complete the following: Adjustable shank installation on high-value rings including rings with side stones, hot/cold enamel, solution parts engineering, stone setting, pendants/brooch modifications, gallery reconstruction, watch case repair/fabrication, bespoke alterations, melee stone setting/tightening in all setting types. Hand-make settings for fancy shape stones. Construct invisible clasps and hidden bales on statement jewelry items. Partner with CAD technicians to develop new parts and custom components.
• The Senior Jeweler SME may be called upon to support high jewelry events and to be client-facing at these events. Some events may require travel.
• Quality - Complete all craft work according to Tiffany quality and design standards; read, understand, and follow written repair instructions and seek clarification when needed; inspect all assigned orders for additional defects and note, repair, or escalate as appropriate; perform "specialty craft work" e.g. complex setting, enameling as appropriate to skill set and work mix.
• Productivity - Meet or exceed established productivity standards based on work mix and role.
• Organization - Maintain assigned orders in an organized fashion ensuring that due dates are adhered to; report any late or potentially late orders to administration or management. Maintain an organized bench and workspace. Request any needed parts, consumable material, tools, or supplies according to established procedures; maintain all assigned parts, metals, and scrap in a secure and organized fashion and according to established procedures.
• Perform setting, repairs, and alterations on all assigned orders according to Tiffany & Co. standards.

Knowledge and Development:

Take a role in developing the technical skill of new hires and co-workers; actively collaborate with coworkers, administration, and management in problem-solving. This solutioning is carried out with the goal of delivering the highest luxury experience for the client. Technical solutions will be engineered, carried out, and shared with global TSC teams as well as Product Development and Category Management where applicable.

Technical Training:

• Participate in one-on-one or group training as needed for local and remote technicians.
• Take a role to help less knowledgeable technicians to develop a working knowledge of Tiffany & Co. products.
• Proactively seek and apply new skills and techniques that result in quality, safety, or productivity improvements. Proactively share skills and techniques with coworkers; actively collaborate with coworkers, administration, and management in problem-solving and process improvement.

Service Center & Event Support:

• Provide technical support for events. This support is comprised of new sale alterations as well as technical solutioning. In some cases, this solutioning requires client-facing skills.

Occupational Health and Safety:

• Comply with all health and safety requirements including personal protective equipment, hazardous material handling and disposal, machine guarding, ergonomics, etc.
• Maintain a safe workstation free from risks. Immediately report any safety incidents, including "near misses", to management.
• Contribute and educate technical and non-technical staff in the safe and efficient operation of the workshop; assist and educate the technical staff in cleaning and maintaining common areas and equipment; report any worn, broken, or unsafe tools, equipment, and supplies; identify and report any gaps in workshop infrastructure. Identify technical equipment and tools with the goal of continually improving efficiency and safety within the workshop.

Required Qualifications:

• Diamond and colored-stone setting experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years' of experience.
• Soldering experience.
• Flexible work schedule and ability to work overtime as needed, including weekends.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to shift tasks quickly to meet daily business needs.
• Strong initiative and the ability to work without constant direction.
• Excellent organizational abilities to manage and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and provide resolution for areas of improvement.
• Ability to inspire trust, fairness, integrity, and professionalism with staff members as well as management.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams.
• Detail-oriented ability to communicate effectively with different levels of management.
• Ability to prioritize and work in a highly dynamic, fast-paced, and team-oriented environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree from jewelry technical/design program.
• Completion of Graduate Gemology degree or completion of courses.
• Minimum 15 years' of experience.
• Tiffany & Co. product knowledge.
• Engineering ability.
• Assembly experience.
• Gemstone setting experience.
• Non-precious stone setting experience.
• Basic computer knowledge.

The hiring range for this position ranges from $38-$52/hr. The rate of pay offered will be dependent upon candidates relevant skills and experience.

Founded in 1837 by Charles Lewis Tiffany in New York City, Tiffany & Co. is one of the worlds most prestigious houses for jewelry and accessories. Love has been the driving force of Tiffany & Co. since its inception, uniting the jewelers core values of inventiveness, craft, and joy in designs that endure across generations. As a global pioneer in the art of fine jewelry, Tiffany has spent almost two centuries perfecting its craft and setting benchmarks within the industry. It is through this unwavering vow to excellence and expertise, to heritage and innovation, to optimism and possibility that Tiffany continues its legacy, creating designs that inspire people to express and celebrate the many facets of love.

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Our people fuel our dynamic, entrepreneurial culture. We value collective ambitions, encouraging our talents to push boundaries and champion a curious, audacious state of mind. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in nurturing every individual with a growth mindset and development opportunities, consistently empowering them to reach their full potential. We are actively committed to positive impact through an inclusive environment that supports and gives back to our talented community. Join us at LVMH, where your talent is at the heart of our collective successes.

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