Seeking Custom Bench Jeweler

You became a jeweler to create—not to spend your day being interrupted.
If you’re an accomplished jeweler, you probably know the frustration.
You’re in the middle of intricate bench work and someone needs a repair. A salesperson has a question. A customer is waiting. The phone rings. Another rush job appears.
The craftsmanship you love requires concentration—but the traditional retail jewelry environment rarely gives you enough of it.

At Bailey’s Fine Jewelry, we’ve created something different.
We’re looking for an exceptional jeweler and designer to join our private Corporate Studio in Raleigh, North Carolina—away from the retail sales floor and the daily interruptions of a jewelry store.

No retail counter. No stream of salespeople interrupting your bench.

Instead, you’ll have the space and time to do what exceptional jewelers do best:

Design. Create. Experiment. And make extraordinary jewelry.

THIS IS NOT A TYPICAL BENCH JEWELER POSITION

This role is designed for an accomplished craftsperson who wants to take their career—and their creativity—to another level.

You’ll create one-of-a-kind, high-end custom pieces from concept through completion, combining traditional craftsmanship with modern CAD/CAM technology.

You’ll work directly with Bailey’s ownership to help design and develop our growing Bailey’s private-label jewelry collection—pieces that can ultimately be introduced across our stores and become part of the creative identity of a 78-year-old family jewelry company.

We want an artist, craftsperson and designer who has ideas of their own.

If there’s a piece you’ve always wanted to create, we want to hear about it.

If there’s a design you believe should exist, show us.

If you’ve spent years developing your craft but haven’t had the freedom or environment to see how far you can take it, this may be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.

You’ll have the opportunity to:

Design and produce exceptional custom jewelry from concept through completion
Create important one-of-a-kind pieces for Bailey’s clients
Perform advanced goldsmithing, fabrication, stone setting and finishing
Translate original concepts into precise, production-ready CAD/CAM designs
Collaborate directly with Bailey’s ownership on special pieces and new collections
Help develop Bailey’s private-label jewelry line
Experiment with new designs, techniques and ideas
Create pieces that may ultimately be sold across multiple Bailey’s locations
Practice your craft in a dedicated studio environment designed for concentration and creativity
WHAT YOU WON’T BE DOING

This part matters.

You will not work on a retail sales floor.

You will not spend your day being pulled away from your bench by sales associates.

You will have very limited direct customer interaction.

You will not be expected to constantly switch between creative work and the normal distractions of a busy jewelry store.

Our goal is simple:

Give an exceptional jeweler the environment to do exceptional work.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We’re looking for demonstrated talent—not simply a certain number of years on a résumé.

The ideal candidate will have:

Exceptional bench-jeweler and advanced goldsmithing skills
Excellent stone-setting, fabrication and finishing capabilities
Strong CAD/CAM design skills using Rhino, Matrix, MatrixGold or similar software
A deep understanding of jewelry construction and manufacturing
Strong creative instincts and an eye for proportion, detail and design
The ability to take an idea from sketch or concept through a finished piece
The confidence to work independently
A genuine passion for fine jewelry and craftsmanship
Most importantly, we want to see your work.

COMPENSATION $90,000–$125,000+ annually, depending on experience, craftsmanship and portfolio. For an exceptional candidate, we’re prepared to be flexible. Relocation assistance is available.

READY TO DO THE BEST WORK OF YOUR CAREER?