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In Australia, a full time Jewellery Designer generally earns $1,300 per week ($67,600 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
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This industry has seen stable employment numbers in recent years. There are currently 590 people employed as a Jewellery Designer in Australia, compared to 510 five years ago. Jewellery Designers may find work across all regions of Australia, particularly larger towns and cities.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
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A Certificate III in Jewellery Manufacture is an ideal qualification if you’re interested in a career as a Jewellery Designer. This course will develop your skills in jewellery making, fabricating jewellery parts and working with a range of precious metals and gems. A Diploma of Jewellery and Object Design, Advanced Diploma of Jewellery and Object Design or a Certificate IV in Design (Jewellery Studio) may also be appropriate.
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A Jewellery Designer creates jewellery pieces for sale to customers. You might custom design individual pieces to meet a client’s needs or design pieces to be made in large numbers for general sale. Jewellery Designers may specialise in a particular type of jewellery such as rings or watches and you might work with a range of materials including metals and stones.
Jewellery Designers should be creative and be up to date with current jewellery trends. You should have excellent technical skills and a strong knowledge of design principles. Jewellery Designers should be able to work with customers and understand their needs. Customer service is important and you’ll need to be able to manage your time well.
