Also called: Jewelry Designer, 3D Jewelry Modeler
Designs rings, pendants and other jewelry in 3D software so they can be 3D-printed and cast in gold or silver.
A customer wants an engagement ring with a twisted band and a hidden sapphire. You model it in software, show them a photo-real render, then send it to a wax 3D printer. A few days later it comes back cast in platinum for the stone setter.
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Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Certificate, about 1 year after high school. Certificate in jewelry CAD (e.g., Rhino/Matrix) or a bachelor's in jewelry/metals design.
Ways in: Certification, 4-year college, Self-taught. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Jewelry & Metalsmithing, Industrial Design, 3D Modeling.
Growing about average. No BLS projection; custom jewelry is growing online.
Medium risk in 5 years, high in 10. AI and parametric tools generate ring designs quickly, cutting entry-level CAD work; designers with taste still sell.
Classes: Art, Drafting/CAD class, Geometry.
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