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Internship - CAD & Craft
- Tiffany & Co. (New York, NY)
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Train with CAD & Rapid Prototyping Teams
The CAD & Craft Intern will work alongside experienced Computer Aided Designers (CAD) while participating in the development of new jewelry projects and learn how to take a 3D model from a digital to physical state through various 3D printing processes.
This position is fully onsite and based out of our Jewelry Design and Innovation Workshop (JDIW). The rate for this position is $25 per hour.
Activities/Resources:
+ Develop key skills to accurately model jewelry objects and prepare them for casting.
+ Learn how to design for manufacturing and maintain design intent throughout collection development.
+ Participate in all stages of prototype creation through product release to supplier.
+ Assist in building a digital reference library.
+ Track project timelines to ensure proper execution of tasks in a timeline manner.
+ Abide by office and workshop best practices including adhering to health and safety requirements at all times.
Evidence: Understanding of jewelry design and development process.
Train with Craft in Shop
Activities/Resources:
+ Assist in the development of new jewelry pieces by participating in brainstorming sessions.
+ Learn and apply various jewelry-making techniques, including cast cleaning, filing, and polishing.
+ Aid in maintaining prototyping equipment such as 3D printers, laser engravers, and CNC milling machines.
+ Participate in quality control and inspection processes, ensuring that prototypes meet Tiffany Quality expectations and design specifications.
+ Support the team with administrative tasks such as organizing files, maintaining inventory, and preparing incoming shipments.
+ Collaborate with team members to ensure efficient project workflows and meet deadlines.
+ Continuously learn and stay up to date on industry trends, materials, and technologies.
Evidence: Understanding the jewelry prototyping and manufacturing process.
Safety
+ Demonstrate safety leadership by adherence to workplace safety policies and procedures. Recognize and positively reinforce good safety behaviors while delivering immediate, specific and constructive feedback to employees who demonstrate unsafe work behavior.
Evaluation methods:
+ Daily communication with CAD Designers, Model Makers and Management
+ Weekly meetings with CAD and Shop Management for evaluation and feedback
+ Complete tasks assigned in a timely manner
+ Presentation on experience and outcomes to Senior Management
Required Qualifications:
+ Currently enrolled in a jewelry program with bench and CAD curriculum
+ Knowledge in Rhino
+ Bench experience
Tiffany & Co. is formed from many facets - talented people who make our community stronger with their creativity, perspective, and lived experience. Creating an inclusive workplace and workforce where everyone belongs is at the core of our values. We’re committed to creating a more inclusive jewelry industry that empowers people of all backgrounds to shine and evolve to new heights.
We believe reaching your full potential requires a solid foundation, and your well-being is a central pillar. Eligible Tiffany employees are offered comprehensive benefits, including global benefits like adoption and surrogacy assistance, and parental leave, as well as programs that support mental, emotional, physical, and financial well-being. We also offer competitive pay, medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) plans with company match, paid time off, alongside other meaningful employee offerings.
The Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and candidates for employment without regard to age, race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, alien or citizenship status, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, disability, or military/veteran status. Tiffany is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities.
**Job Identification** : 62161
**Job Category:** : Manufacturing
**Assignment Category** : Seasonal Full-time
**Remote Positions** : No
**Professional Experience** : Beginner
Equal Opportunity Employer
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