WHO WE ARE: The FoundRae Collection is more than jewellery. The pieces are modern heirlooms, ones that allow the wearer to express something of themselves to the world. The FoundRae collection is intended to become part of the wearer, a second skin, to be an expression of identity and of personal values.
The collection is founded on a lexicon of archetypal, mythological and classical symbols with the intention of inspiring the wearer to take the wisdom passed down through generations and apply that to one's own life. FoundRae is a reminder, one we wear against our hearts or on our hands, of our capacity for change and growth. When you wear one of these pieces, you are announcing to yourself and to the world that everything you want and everything you want to be is already inside you - all you have to do is claim it.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR: Bench Jeweller
POSITION SCOPE: The Bench Jeweller will be responsible for customising and assembling FoundRae fine jewellery product utilising traditional torch soldering, laser welding and polishing processes, ensuring all details and specifications are met. The Bench Jeweller must have a sharp eye for detail, and be able to work closely with both the retail sales team and clients, ensuring wait and completion times are prioritised, communicated and met.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform assembly and soldering of all FoundRae fine jewellery product using a torch or laser welding machine, working primarily in 18ct gold.
- Maintain a highly organised work process ensuring department turnaround standards are met, ensuring the timely completion of client orders in the retail queue. Communicate order updates with the retail sales team or management and promptly address any concerns.
- Thoroughly complete product repairs including polishing, cleaning and QC inspection of completed work.
- Continually learn all FoundRae products including chains, jump rings, clasps and components for proper assembly.
- Consult with clients as needed and as requested. Potentially perform assembly in front of clients.
- Responsible for ensuring inventory and maintenance of work tools and product.
- Keep and maintain an organised and neat workspace.
- Must always follow safety protocols and guidelines.
- Special projects as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum of 5 years' experience in fine jewellery bench work with at least 2 years' experience in polishing. Must be able to assemble, solder, polish, clean and QC custom pieces and alterations.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule including weekends, evenings and bank holidays.
- Must have a strong attention to detail, be highly organised and process driven.