Applying for: Freelance Jewellery Designer

Personal Attributes We Value:

Warmth, Curiosity, Playfulness, Kindness, Passion

About Annoushka

Annoushka Ducas MBE is one of the UK’s leading fine jewellery designers, having founded her eponymous brand Annoushka in 2009 after previously co-founding Links of London. Passionate about design and storytelling through jewellery, Annoushka creates finely crafted pieces that celebrate individuality, colour, and narrative as well as being endlessly versatile. Every design tells a story, making each piece deeply personal to the wearer.

What you will do

As a Freelance Jewellery Designer, you will play a pivotal role in evolving and enhancing the Annoushka design language. Your creativity and expertise will help refine existing collections and develop captivating new designs that resonate with the brand's ethos and aesthetic.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate closely with Annoushka to conceive and develop unique jewellery concepts that align with the brand's vision.
• Conduct in-depth research to inform designs, creating compelling narratives and mood boards that capture the essence of each collection.
• Produce high-quality sketches, hand renderings, and ideally, CAD designs to communicate ideas effectively.
• Ensure all designs adhere to Annoushka’s craftsmanship standards and distinctive aesthetic identity.
• Partner with the jewellery development team to refine concepts and guide them through to final production.

Your work will contribute directly to making Annoushka’s collections more refined and relevant, reinforcing the brand’s reputation for timeless craftsmanship and contemporary style.

What you will bring

What We’re Looking For:

• A minimum of 3**+ years** experience in jewellery design, ideally within fine jewellery.
• Strong hand-drawing and sketching skills.
• Experience with hand-rendered jewellery painting.
• Proficiency in CAD software (Rhino, Matrix, or similar) is desirable.
• Understanding of gemstone settings and jewellery manufacturing techniques.
• A background in gemology is a plus.
• Experience in bridal jewellery design is a bonus.?
• Ability to work independently while also thriving in a collaborative environment.
• A keen eye for detail, innovation, and commercial awareness.
• Ability to produce beautiful Gouache paint-ups would be a great advantage.

Why Work With Us?

• Opportunity to collaborate with one of the UK’s leading jewellery designers.
• A chance to work on diverse, creative, and high-end jewellery projects.
• A flexible freelance role, allowing for autonomy and remote working options.
• Be part of a brand that values storytelling, craftsmanship, and individuality.

How to Apply: If you have a passion for fine jewellery design and believe you can bring fresh creativity to Annoushka, we’d love to hear from you.

Please submit your portfolio, CV, and a short cover letter outlining your experience and why you’d be a great fit for this role.

We look forward to receiving your application!