High Jewelry Jeweler at Tiffany & Co. in New York, NY

Tiffany & Co. is one of the most legendary brands in the world today. With a history that spans back to 1837, Tiffany & Co is a jeweler and specialty retailer whose merchandise offerings include an extensive selection of jewelry, as well as timepieces, sterling silverware, china, crystal, stationery, fragrances, and accessories. Tiffany & Co. operates a High Jewelry Workshop at our Landmark Store in New York City. Tiffany offers our employees the resources they need to be successful in an environment that recognizes and rewards creativity, innovation, and dedication. We take great pride in helping each of our employees design an exciting future within our enduring tradition of excellence. At Tiffany & Co., an inspired career is life’s best accessory.

At Tiffany, we recognize the vital role our employees play in maintaining our competitive advantage. Therefore, we reward you with industry-leading compensation packages that include health, well-being and retirement programs, and a variety of other valuable benefits eligible as of day one.

Responsibilities:

The High Jewelry Jeweler has the skillset to support the construction and fabrication of High Jewelry. He or she will have experience working extensively in platinum and gold with all varieties of colored stones and diamonds. Jewelers are responsible for working with others to support projects from conception to the end when projects goals are met.

Primary responsibilities include supporting the Tiffany Workshop jewelry manufacturing aesthetic and integrity to create unique and enduring jewelry pieces with diamonds and gemstones
Focus on improving overall efficiency by adhering to Tiffany and Company prescribed routing steps and within standard times for completion of jewelry pieces and key projects flowing through the Tiffany Workshop. Functions and responsibilities will be carried out in full compliance of quality standards, project timelines, gemological requirements, work instructions and procedures
Use appropriate tooling as required
Expedite repairs of all levels of complexity precious-metal jewelry pieces for own work and assigned tasks
Communicate effectively to provide updates on project status, issues, and concerns. Identify potential barriers to meeting completion timelines as soon as they arise
Perform other duties to support departmental objectives and deliverables including but not limited to setting and polishing work as assigned to support departmental objectives and deliverables
Verify the accuracy of work orders in terms of but not limited to: tracking location, CODC if applicable, high value components
Immediately report any discrepancies
Work safely at all times by consistently following safe work procedures for Jewelers, as well as all safety procedures required at your worksite. Promptly report all incidents and safety issues to your supervisor
Contributes to 5S improvements as demonstrated at your workstation and within the department

Required Qualifications:

Bench jeweler experience –working with high end and/or one-of-a-kind jewelry
Demonstrated Knowledge/experience of a Laser Welder Machine
Experience working with diverse materials (e.g., platinum, yellow gold, white gold) and gemstones/diamonds
Verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with clients and multiple staff levels
Organizational, interpersonal skills and partnership skills
Professional work ethic demonstrative of exceptional customer service, compliance with all company policies and procedures including but not limited to safety, confidentiality, security; attendance
Must be flexible to adapt to changing priorities and willing to change responsibilities within the department as needed by the business
Experience with performing and expediting jewelry repairs
Flexible to work retail hours, weekends and overtime to support the needs of the business
High School Diploma or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications:

Proficiency using computers
Jewelry/Manufacturing industry experience
Diamond and colored gemstone setting experience, high end jewelry
Technical understanding of polishing and setting jewelry manufacturing techniques
Experience with diamonds and colored gemstones –certification preferred
Experience setting diamonds and colored gemstones
Accredited Jewelry certification

The hiring range for this position ranges from $41.31 - $55.89 per hour. The rate of pay offered will be dependent upon candidates’ relevant skills and experience.