Shiva Hemmati
Hackensack
Summary
I am proficient in multitasking and deeply committed to continuous improvement. I enjoy applying my knowledge from various disciplines-such as music, media, psychology, and other arts to inspire and inform my jewelry designs, enhancing their aesthetic appeal and functionality, as showcased in my portfolio.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Creative Jewelry Designer
Self-directed design projects
NYC
11.2024 - Current
- Over the past two years, collaborating with luxury brands has broadened my perspective on jewelry design, inspiring me to revisit and enhance designs I conceptualized years ago for my own business
- I have been working on my jewelry design portfolio, creating sketches and rendering with gouache and Photoshop, to execute these designs with greater professionalism and creativity
High-end Bench Jeweler
XOMOX
03.2024 - 11.2024
- Worked as a high-end jeweler under a microscope for Harry Winston, De Beers, and Foundré, with repair work for Louis Vuitton, Dior, and Cartier
Bench Jeweler
Unique Setting of New York
04.2023 - 03.2024
- Effectively managing time during the fabrication, cleaning, assembly, soldering and laser welding processes in yellow gold and platinum jewelry
Design Director and founder
Online store for fine jewelry
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Sketching and creating some 3D designs
- Taught the team how to carry out the post-casting production stages
- Designing packages with Illustrator, ensuring the lowest cost and highest quality
- Conducting photography and proficiently editing visuals
- Managing social media accounts and creating engaging content
- Collaborating with stylists and influencers
- Leading research and development initiatives for business growth
- Managing finance and marketing strategies
- Monitoring customer reviews and effectively managing feedback
Jewelry Sales and Redesign Associate
Golestani Gold Gallery
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Company Overview: theT Persian Family-Owned Luxury Brand
- Worked at Golestani Gold Gallery, theT Persian Family-Owned Luxury Brand, specializing in jewelry sales and redesign services
- Guided clients through the entire customization process, collaborating closely with the workshop and design team to ensure the final piece met their vision
- Managed pricing adjustments and visual modifications to align with customer expectations
- TheT Persian Family-Owned Luxury Brand
Jeweler Apprentice /2D Designer
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Sales: Worked as a seller at a jewelry shop
- Jeweler Apprenticeship
- Training and Guidance: Trained colleagues, shared 2D Illustrator expertise to boost team skills
- First Small Business as a Co-Founder - handmade stone bracelets
Education
Master of industrial design -
Tehran University of Art
03.2025
Bachelor degree -
polymer engineering
01.2019
Skills
- Photoshop
- Illustrator
- Indesign
- Premiere
- Rhino
- 3D Matrix Gold
- Farsi
- English
- Spanish
- 3D modeling
- Jewelry design
- Sketching techniques
- Customer relationships
- Visual merchandising
- Creativity
- Time management
- Project oversight
- Fashion trend awareness
- Precious metals expertise
- Jewelry repair
- Artistic visualization
- Jewelry manufacturing techniques
- Marketing
Personal Information
Hobbies: Create engaging content for social media, Cello: 12 years of experience with orchestras, Piano: Self-taught
Timeline
Creative Jewelry Designer
Self-directed design projects
11.2024 - Current
High-end Bench Jeweler
XOMOX
03.2024 - 11.2024
Bench Jeweler
Unique Setting of New York
04.2023 - 03.2024
Design Director and founder
Online store for fine jewelry
01.2021 - 01.2023
Jewelry Sales and Redesign Associate
Golestani Gold Gallery
01.2019 - 01.2021
Jeweler Apprentice /2D Designer
01.2016 - 01.2017
Master of industrial design -
Tehran University of Art
Bachelor degree -
polymer engineering