CAD Jewellery Designer
Creates jewellery designs on a computer, combining hand-crafted pieces with 3D designed ones.
Overview
A CAD Jewellery Designer creates jewellery designs with the help of a computer instead of creating a 2D drawing by hand on paper. A CAD Jewellery Designer typically has to combine hand-crafted pieces with 3D designed pieces of jewellery.
Where they work
- Jewellery Manufacturing Units
- Jewellery Retail Stores
Work environment
The work timings are typically 5 to 6 days a week for 8 to 9 hours per day. Shift system is applicable. Entrepreneurship: you can also start a personal practise in this field.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field.
Skills and interests
This career might suit you if…
- You are interested in artistic occupations
- You are good with computers
- You like to build things
- You like to have clear instructions to follow
Eligibility and education roadmap
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment.
Route 1
- 1Complete 10 + 2 in any stream.
- 2Complete Bachelor's degree in Science (B.Sc.) in Gemology followed by Certified Training for Design CAD (programme aligned to G & J/Q 2303 released by the Gem & Jewellery Skills Council of India)
Alternative route 2
- 1Complete Bachelor's degree in Science (B.Sc.) in Gemology followed by Master's degree in Design (M.Des.) in any discipline, and then complete Certified Training for Design CAD.
Forms, exams and applications
Exam names above are as printed in the source card. Application windows, eligibility and syllabi change — always check the official notification for current dates.
Where to apply
This course is offered by the Department of Design. This list of institutes is indicative only.
Government institutes
- Delhi Technological University, New Delhi
- Central Institute of Technology, Kokrajhar, Assam
- National Institute of Fashion Technology, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh
- National Institute of Design, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
- National Institute of Design, Andhra Pradesh
- National Institute of Fashion Technology, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
- National Institute of Fashion Technology, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Maharashtra
Private institutes
Please check if the institute is affiliated and accredited before applying.
- Dr. Chandra Mohan Jha University, Jorabat, Meghalaya
- Artemisia College of Art and Design, Indore, Madhya Pradesh
- Apeejay College of Fine Arts, Jalandhar, Punjab
- Asian Institute of Design, Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Alakh Prakash Goyal Shimla University, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
- Amrita School of Arts and Sciences, Kochi, Kerala
- Amity University, Gurugram, Haryana
- CAT College of Architecture, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Distance learning
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
These institute lists are indicative examples from the source card, not a ranked or complete directory. Always verify accreditation on the institute's official website.
Career outcomes
Growth path
- 1Designer (CAD)
- 2Supervisor
- 3Head Designer
Related careers to explore
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Product Designer
Oversees the design of a product from start to finish, or the improvement of an existing one.
Student action plan
What you can do this month
- Read this whole roadmap and note any subjects, exams or institutes you don't recognise yet.
- Talk to a teacher or school counsellor about how your current subjects connect to Any Stream, Arts, Computer Science.
- Look for a school club, competition or online course related to creating.
- Shortlist 2–3 institutes from the list above and check their official website for current admission details.
- Save this career and compare it with 1–2 others you're considering.
Example from the field
Farah Khan Ali — An Indian gemologist and jewelry designer, who is the founder and CEO of Farah Khan Fine Jewelry. She completed her graduation in gemology and jewelry design from the Gemological Institute of America, Santa Monica, California, USA. She is also skilled in CAD jewelry design.
SourceThis profile is shared for training/educational purposes only, as printed in the source card.
Sources and update notice
- Career card source: Exploring Career Paths with Career Cards, Volume 2, printed page 463 (NCERT / UNICEF India / PSSCIVE Bhopal, First Edition, April 2025).
- Income source: https://www.payscale.com/research/IN/Job=Computer_Aided_Design_(CAD)_Designer/Salary
- Last reviewed on this site: 2026-08-21
Eligibility, fees, exam patterns and admissions change often. Always verify current details on official institute, exam-body or government websites before making decisions.