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Master Goldsmith / Bench Jeweler – Artisan of Precious Craft

Location: Taylor Custom Rings, Carlsbad California
Employment Type: Full-Time / Contract
Experience Level: 5+ Years of experience

About Us:
At Taylor Custom Rings, we believe jewelry tells stories—of love, legacy, and individuality. We founded Taylor Custom Rings in 2015 with the goal of designing and creating earth-friendly, stunning engagement rings and jewelry our clients will be thrilled to wear for the rest of their lives. We’re searching for a passionate Goldsmith to join our atelier—a detail-oriented and collaborative artisan who sees beauty in precision and takes pride in high quality pieces.

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What You’ll Do:

  • Finish raw castings – Take the casting through every stage of transformation until it is a finished, client-ready piece. This includes cleaning, sizing, stone setting, and quality control checks with our team to ensure every detail meets the highest standards of quality.
  • Repair and maintenance – Resize and repair rings and jewelry in addition to inspecting, cleaning, and polishing pieces during routine maintenance. Occasionally perform routine repair work on jewelry we didn’t create.
  • Stone setting – Set diamonds and gemstones securely. Please note that many of our designs feature bezel set stones which requires particular skill to set securely leaving the bezel clean and even.
  • Team collaboration – Meet regularly with our fulfillment and quality control team to share feedback regarding designs, structural integrity of pieces, and coordinate efficient job flow.
  • Organization and attention to detail – Ensure exceptional finish quality and structural integrity of all pieces by their specified due dates. Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workshop.
  • Great work schedule – Full time work primarily Monday through Friday with most weekends off. Collaborate with our team to arrange for time off when needed.

Your Craft, Rewarded:

    • Personal preference of full-time employee or full-time contractor
    • $70,000 – $115,000 depending on experience
    • 401K for employees
    • Workplace location: in person. Carlsbad, CA

Relocating assistance provided

Why Join Us:

  • Step into a studio where craftsmanship is revered, and creativity flows as freely as ideas—where feedback is a conversation, not a critique
  • Find room to grow, learn, and shine—to evolve your artistry and leave your signature on every piece you touch
  • Flexible hours and a team that lifts each other up, united by a shared commitment to excellence
  • Be part of something timeless—craft heirlooms that carry stories, dreams, and meaning for generations to come

To Apply:
Send us your resume, a short note about your passion for the craft, and photos of your work or portfolio to [amandam@taylorcustomrings.com]