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Jeweller

A designer of jewellery and objects made with precious metals typically designs, conserves and restores all types of jewellery featuring precious and semi-precious metals, as well as products made of silver or silver-plated materials. Their tasks include the creation of jewellery and objects made with precious metals, using their own personal design, as well as the conservation and restoration of artistic heritage. They have the knowledge necessary to resolve technical problems that could arise during the production process.

• Participates in defining the new jewellery or piece of craftsmanship made with precious metals. The designer of jewellery and craftsmanship in precious metals participates in defining the new project, in which a series of design and market parameters are clearly marked, such as the desired style, price point and, therefore, what materials and processes can be used, how many pieces it should include and their sizes.
• Makes various design proposals.
  Designers make several design proposals using hand-drawn or computer sketches, using rendering technology or 3D drawing tools.
• Execute one or two creative proposals.
  One or two of the sketches are selected and then developed in greater detail to be presented for final approval. Subsequently, execute the technical plan for the piece.
• Create or manage the model or prototype.
  If they are a designer, they also make models, creating a model or prototype by hand based on the piece's technical plan. If so desired, the model or prototype can be made using a computer; the designer then manages its creation via different technologies and materials that are similar to the design prototypes of industrial products.

Regulated training and graduates

• Certificat de professionalitat de la Família professional Arts i artesania: Elaboració d'articles d'argenteria (Nivell 2)
• Certificat de professionalitat de la Família professional Arts i artesania: Reparació de joieria (Nivell 2)
• Design specialization in Fashion Design
• Design, specialization in product design
• Professional Training Course(s) in the field of Plastic Arts and Design - Intermediate Level
• Cicle(s) Formatiu(s) de la Família Professional Arts plàstiques i disseny - Grau Superior
• Grau: Arquitectura
• Grau: Belles arts
• Grau: Arts i disseny
• Grau: Disseny
• Grau: Enginyeria de disseny industrial
• Grau: Enginyeria de disseny industrial i desenvolupament del producte

Other specific skills

Self-confidence: Level 3

Creativity: Level 3

Strategic orientation: Level 2

Concern for order and quality: Level 2

Learning and use of knowledge: Level 2

Conceptual thought: Level 3

Artistic

People who show an interest in the artistic field enjoy expressing ideas and feelings through the language of art A creative spirit and the motivation to convey concepts or emotions are inherent to this interest. This field includes all the activities that are oriented towards creating artistic products in their various forms: works that are musical, cinematographic or visual in nature, as well as dance and related arts.

Design

People who show an interest in the field of design enjoy creating forms, styles and effects that improve the aesthetics, features or user-friendliness of products and spaces. This field of interest includes all the activities related to fashion and accessories design (clothes, jewellery) and interior design (furniture, window dressing). Creativity and knowledge of new trends are key in the carrying out of these activities in the professional world.

Mechanical handling

People related to the field of mechanical handling are interested in the assembly, maintenance, repair and use of machines, tools and installations. Some good examples of professional activities in the field of mechanical handling are adjusting and configuring machines, reviewing technical equipment to detect incidents in their operation, handling machinery in production processes and driving specialised vehicles.

Accessories designer

Fashion and pattern designer

Performance wardrobe designer

Fabric Designer

Model-maker

• Work hours

  It is usually full-time.

• Salary

  Between 15.054 and 18.737 euros (gross) a year, based on experience and personal skills. Median: 16.785 euros annum gross.
  
  Source: Report "Observatory of Jobs and Salaries of the Labour Market. Barcelona Activa", elaborated by ICSA Grupo. April 2015.

• Other features

  Small-sized machinery must be on hand to create the pieces or, conversely, a workshop to work on the pieces.

• Human resources and equipment

  A studio and computer tools for executing the work.

• Initial investments

  Approximately 9,610 euros between a computer, printer and AutoCAD and renderization programmes.