Polisher

About Us

David Yurman is a celebrated American jewelry company founded in New York by David Yurman, a sculptor, and his wife, Sybil, a painter and ceramicist. When the artists began collaborating, their goal was simply to make beautiful objects to wear. Led today by their son Evan, David Yurman creates timeless, yet contemporary collections for women and men defined by inspiration, innovation, consummate craftsmanship and cable – the brand’s artistic signature. David Yurman collections are available at retail stores throughout the United States, Canada, Hong Kong and France and at locations worldwide, through their exclusive authorized fine jewelry and timepiece network of retailers.

Our Values

At David Yurman, creativity, innovation and impeccable craftsmanship are at the core of everything we do. Fueled by the energy of our hometown, New York City, artistic passion informs each and every jewelry design. The Yurman family’s guiding vision continually defines and redefines what it means to be the preeminent American luxury jewelry brand. We are committed to responsible business and social practices and to the protection and advancement of human rights. We believe in partnering with others who share these values and understand their importance.

Job Description

Polisher

Overview

The DY Shop Polisher is responsible for ensuring the requested design finish is applied properly and within the requested timeline. Our finishing is instrumental to the overall David Yurman design.

Responsibilities

• Capable of independently working on high end intricate pieces such as sold orders and bridal but also able to master techniques on gold and silver mainline product.
• Apply requested finish to Design prototypes in requested time frame.
• Work closely with the DY Shop Polishing team and Manager to complete a high volume of requests daily.
• Ability to propose new techniques on finishing to serve design intent.
• Provide input on finishing techniques for production.
• Perform quality control on your projects.
• Polish, refinish, and clean gold, silver, and platinum repairs.
• Maintain organized chemical cabinets in preparation for OSHA inspections.
• Follow safety regulations and protocols.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7-10 years of experience as a Polisher in a jewelry workshop.
• Full understanding of polishing techniques & experienced in rhodium plating.
• Ability to apply a variety of satin finishes.
• Experienced working as part of a team.
• Experienced working with gold, silver, platinum, and precious gemstones.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with colleagues.
• Ability to inspect jewelry and identify issues.
• Ability to quickly adapt to changes in workflow and reprioritization.
• Able to work overtime as business needs arise.
• Must have good communication skills.
• Must be organized and detail oriented.
• Must be highly motivated.

Reporting to: Manager, Shop Technical Development

Rate: $33-$35 per hour

Hourly rate is only one component of David Yurman’s total compensation package, which may also include the following for eligible employees: access to healthcare benefits, 401(k) plan, bonus, employee discounts, Summer Fridays (corporate roles), generous paid time off, sick time, and more.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at David Yurman

As a company founded by artists, David Yurman champions self-expression in everything we do. We are committed to fostering a culture of openness and creative collaboration within our entire community, and we cherish the diversity of our employees’ backgrounds and perspectives. We will always advocate for equity and inclusion for all.

David Yurman is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to an individual’s age, race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender).