[Hiring] Contract Bench Jeweler @Melanie Casey Fine Jewelry

Role Description

Melanie Casey is hiring Master Bench Jewelers to join our high-performing production network as independent contractors. This is not a conventional role; it is a partnership that delivers the freedom of self-employment with the stability and consistency of an established fine jewelry brand.

If you are a highly skilled professional who takes pride in operating at an elite level, this opportunity is built for you to run your own operation in collaboration with a brand known for uncompromising quality and delicate design.

This position is designed for experienced jewelers seeking a full-time production volume, focusing on pieces that demand both technical artistry and precision.

• Annual earnings between $55K–$75K when maintaining consistent, high-volume, high-quality, weekly production.

Financial & Material Incentive

• Paid per piece, with a predetermined set rate based on time studies, difficulty, and materials.
• Weekly quality bonus eligibility following successful onboarding.
• Keep and refine all gold and platinum scrap generated from your work.

Autonomy & Work-Life Balance

• Manage your independent business, setting your own schedule and production flow.
• Work from your own studio with minimal oversight while partnering with our internal team for ongoing support.

Consistent, High-Quality Work

• Receive a reliable and consistent pipeline of work, beautifully designed pieces ready for your expert hands.
• Collaborate with a brand that values precision; all details and rigorous quality expectations are clearly communicated through comprehensive specifications for each piece.

Requirements

• As a 1099 independent contractor, you will be responsible for maintaining your own consumables, tools, and workspace.
• Melanie Casey will provide the materials for each work order and cover all shipping costs (including insurance) to and from your studio.
• Self-direct, self-critique, and consistently deliver production-ready pieces that meet our exact standards.

Essential Studio Equipment

• Torch appropriate for soldering and welding platinum and gold.
• Fully equipped, ergonomically appropriate jeweler's workbench.
• Reliable dust and fume ventilation system.
• Professional-grade jeweler’s setting microscope (our primary studio uses Lieca A60s with GRS Acrobat mounts).
• A secure location for storing work orders.
• Access to a UPS or FedEx shipping hub.
• A laser welder is helpful, but not required.

Minimum Experience & Vetting

• 5-Year Minimum Experience: Applicants must have a minimum of five years of continuous professional bench jeweler experience.
• Bench Test Required: A practical bench test is a mandatory part of the vetting process to assess technical skill and quality standards. All testing is conducted from your studio.
• Screening: The selection process includes mandatory questionnaires, references, and background checks.
• Digital Proficiency: All communication, work order management, and specifications are handled digitally. Applicants must be comfortable and proficient in using digital tools for daily operational tasks.