[Jewelry making - Article 00024] - Re: [Orchid] Salaries for Jewelry Designers

[Nanz Aalund]

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Dear Jerry,

    I have the JCK guide and unfortunately they don't list jewelry
    designer in their salary survey. 

    In the November 2005 JCK salary guide: 

     Bench workers make between 15 to 95 thousand per year.
     Managers between 32 to 225.
     Buyers make between 20 to 52.
     Gemologists make from 20 to 83.

    I would say as the designer you have at least as much training and
    skill as a Gemologist. AND the knowledge to save them money in
    manufacturing. So place your salary request within that range. 

    The Jewelry Designers Professional Network (JDPN) maybe of some help
    but in my experience no one is willing to talk about how much they
    make. 

    I have found that CAD/CAM capabilities do get respect and will
    justify a higher salary. If you have experience with CAD /CAM present
    that prominently in your negotiations. Hope this is of some help.

Nanz Aalund
Associate Editor / Art Jewelry magazine
21027 Crossroads Circle / Waukesha WI 53187-1612
262.796.8776 ext.228


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