Careers
Bespoke Designer
Location: New York, NY
Position Type: Full-Time, In-Person
This full-time position is based in Soho, NYC and reports to the Founder + Designer.
About The Company: Established in New York City in 2014, Shahla Karimi Jewelry is an architectural fine-jewelry house dedicated to modern storytelling through craft. Our work is shaped by the idea that love looks different today—more fluid, more expressive, more diverse—and our pieces reflect that shift through thoughtful engineering and intentional design. As a women-owned and operated brand, we are passionate about empowering women through the art of jewelry. We are creating a new concept store that will reimagine what a jewelry atelier can be. Joining now means helping build a cultural space, a design laboratory, and a home for the next era of modern fine jewelry.
Position Overview: We are seeking a Bespoke Designer to guide clients through the complete creative and technical journey of custom jewelry. This role becomes even more meaningful as we build our Tribeca flagship for 2026—a studio designed specifically to elevate bespoke work and showcase architectural, enduring pieces. You’ll help clients translate their stories into design, shape one-of-a-kind pieces with technical and artistic rigor, and contribute to a cultural moment where love looks different today. You bring a strong design point of view, supported by a thoughtful portfolio of work. If you want your work to have emotional legacy and technical depth, this role offers that path.
Responsibilities:
- Lead bespoke consultations and set creative direction
- Establish expectations, timelines, and budgets with clarity
- Sketch concepts and collaborate with CAD artists to develop designs
- Present and articulate design choices with confidence
- Guide clients through stone education and selection
- Oversee technical accuracy and production feasibility
- Communicate key milestones and approvals throughout the process
- Deliver completed pieces with a walkthrough of craftsmanship and intention
- Build and maintain relationships with new and existing clients
- Be sales-driven and a key contributor to company growth
Qualifications:
- 2-3 years experience in fine-jewelry design, bespoke work, or architectural/industrial design
- Design portfolio required
- Proficiency in design software–Adobe illustrator & InDesign required; Rhino / CAD preferred
- Comfort collaborating with CAD and production teams
- Ability to clearly articulate design thinking and guide client decision-making
- Strong understanding of stone quality, setting engineering, and wearability
- Bachelor’s degree or Gemological Institute of America (GIA) Degree preferred
- Previous fine jewelry sales, ideally within a luxury retail or bespoke environment
- Proven record of success in high volume, high value sales environments
- Strong customer service orientation and the ability to engage and connect with customers
- Availability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays as needed
- Detail oriented with strong organizational and time management skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with a small team
- Self-motivated, proactive, and entrepreneurial, with a proven ability to take initiative, identify opportunities, build lasting relationships, and drive business growth
Benefits Include:
- Employee discount
- Medical, dental & vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
Schedule (to change once retail store is operational):
- Full-time in-person role located in Soho NYC
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability (during busy season, sales or events)
- 10:00am to 6:00pm, with the knowledge that we have a startup culture and your day may extend past listed hours
Salary Description: The salary range for this position is $65,000 - $100,000, not including discretionary bonus up to $50,000. Actual compensation may be higher or lower in the range based on various factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s job duties, experience, and expertise. We will also consider higher level candidates and salary will be adjusted accordingly.
How to Apply: To apply, please submit your resume and design portfolio to
Shahla Karimi is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion, and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under Federal, State or local laws.
Production Assistant
Location: New York, NY
Position Type: Full-Time, In-Person
This is a full-time position based in Soho, NYC, and reports to the Head of Production.
About The Company: Established in New York City in 2014, Shahla Karimi Jewelry is an architectural fine-jewelry house dedicated to modern storytelling through craft. Our work is shaped by the idea that love looks different today—more fluid, more expressive, more diverse—and our pieces reflect that shift through thoughtful engineering and intentional design. As a women-owned and operated brand, we are passionate about empowering women through the art of jewelry. We are creating a new concept store that will reimagine what a jewelry atelier can be. Joining now means helping build a cultural space, a design laboratory, and a home for the next era of modern fine jewelry.
Position Overview: We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Production Assistant to join our team. Reporting to the Head of Production, this role is essential to ensuring timely production, maintaining high-quality standards, and supporting efficient operations across the production department. This position supports both sales and production through the sourcing, organization, and management of natural and lab-grown diamonds and gemstones for client projects and retail collections, with a focus on accuracy, quality, and alignment with design requirements. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, able to multitask effectively, and committed to upholding our brand’s quality and standards.
Responsibilities:
- Support the Head of Production in managing workflows, timelines, and project tracking
- Manage order fulfillment and ensure projects are completed accurately and on schedule
- Perform daily in-person sourcing in the Diamond District, including procuring stones and managing vendor pickups and returns
- Serve as a key point of communication between external vendors and internal teams
- Collaborate with the sales team to support custom design requests, including stone sourcing and alignment on client timelines
- Maintain comprehensive and organized production records
- Conduct quality control checks on incoming and outgoing pieces to uphold brand standards
- Drive improvements in production efficiency and lead times
- Maintain a working knowledge of jewelry production processes (setting, casting, finishing) to effectively support cross-team coordination
Qualifications:
- 2–3 years experience in gemstone or diamond sourcing, jewelry production, or a related field
- Bachelor’s degree or Gemological Institute of America (GIA) Degree preferred
- In-depth understanding of diamond and gemstone grading, qualities, and pricing
- Knowledge of jewelry production processes and materials is preferred
- Strong vendor network within the Diamond District
- Previous experience in operations, supply chain or logistics a plus
- Proficiency in Rhino / CAD a plus
- Proficiency with project management tools
- Exceptional organizational and record-keeping skills
- Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Detail-oriented with a strong sense of responsibility and integrity
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently
Benefits Include:
- Employee discount
- Medical, dental & vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
Schedule:
- Full-time in-person role located in Soho NYC
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability (during busy season, sales or events)
- 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, with the knowledge that we have a startup culture and your day may extend past listed hours
Salary Description: The salary for this position is $65,000, not including discretionary bonus up to $20,000. Actual compensation may be higher based on various factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s job duties, experience, and expertise. We will also consider higher level candidates and salary will be adjusted accordingly.
How to Apply: To apply, please submit your resume to
Shahla Karimi is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion, and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under Federal, State or local laws.