Location: Sydney, Inner West
Role: Operations & Production Management 

OVERVIEW

Every piece of jewellery from Howlet, is produced and cast out of Sydney, Australia. Our production studio is right here in the HQ, in the Inner West. This allows us to maintain the highest standard of production and finishing quality. We are extremely proud of this aspect of our company and this will always remain certain. 

Our production processes are very exclusive to Howlet and therefore 'time in the trade' is not a necessity to be successful in this position. However, prior experience in operations would be preferable. 

This particular role will be focused on the pre-production management, processing of orders and order fulfilment. 

The absolute primary attribute for this position is organisational skills and orderliness. With this skillset, everything else will come easy. Without this, you will not be able to be successful in this role. Setting reminders, creating your to-do lists and being on top of urgent tasks is essential. 

The role is very structured, so we are able to provide a comprehensive daily role guide;

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Order fulfilment - quality check, packing and shipping.
• Order and production management - setting up the daily orders for casting and for organising production volumes at each stage for the jewellers 
• Pick up and collection from suppliers
• Tracking order priorities and urgent orders, coordinating with the jewellers to ensure these are produced by the allocated date
• Re-ordering of consumables 

WHAT YOU'll NEED

• Able to work at least four days a week (starting in June)
• Drivers license and vehicle 
• Computer literacy must be high; you'll be working within a PC & Mac framework with a few programs specific to the order fulfilment process
• Extremely conscientious and reliable 
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Collaborative and team orientated

Location: Sydney, HQ. 
Role: Jewellery Finishing, Polisher. 

OVERVIEW

This role is the final stage of production, polishing preparation, abrasive clean up and polish. 

After the pieces have gone through all the relevant production process stages, the piece will be ready to have the surface buffed and polished. 

It is one of the more detailed sides of the production process. It is a very technical approach and you'll need to have good fine motor skills and eye for detail. 

This is the final stage before pieces are shipped, therefore a high focus on quality is essential. 

The role can be fulfilled in staggered daily hours. For example, if you are able to work early or late in the day, that would be ideal. The task can generally be finished in 2-4 hours. 

This role would be ideal for someone with another part time job and looking for a second stream income.   

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Preparing the final touches with rubber abrasives and begin the initial buff with a goats hair brush.
• Polishing on the bench motor. 

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• Available at least four days per week.
• Great attention to detail.
• Good hand eye control, as some of the polishing is very detailed and accuracy with the tools is important. 

Location: Sydney, Inner West
Role: Senior Jeweller

OVERVIEW

Every piece of jewellery from Crooked Howlet Designs, is produced and cast out of Sydney, Australia. Our production studio is right here in the HQ, in the Inner West. This allows us to maintain the highest standard of production and finishing quality. We are extremely proud of this aspect of our company and this will always remain certain. 

However, in a small, shrinking industry - finding willing and enthusiastic jewellers is a tough task. 

We are always looking to fill our team with both experienced jewellers and those looking to develop new skills in unfamiliar environment. Our production processes are very exclusive to Crooked Howlet Designs and therefore 'time in the trade' is not a necessity to be successful in this position - being able to adapt and have an innovative approach to the production process within our young company.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Stone Setting 
• Soldering and a base level of casting clean ups 
• Polishing

We also produce jewellery from another label, which is fine jewellery, engagement rings and all ladies accessories. So a good understanding of all areas of engagement ring production, could lead into predominately this area. 

WHAT YOU'll NEED

• Able to work at least three half days a week (starting in February). Opportunity for more hours. 
• 5+ years experience in jewellery production / metal work.
  
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Collaborative and team orientated.
• Managing workload whilst working across multiple seasons.

Location: Sydney, Inner West
Role: Jewellers Assistant

OVERVIEW

Every piece of jewellery from Crooked Howlet Designs, is produced and cast out of Sydney, Australia. Our production studio is right here in the HQ, in the Inner West. This allows us to maintain the highest standard of production and finishing quality. We are extremely proud of this aspect of our company and this will always remain certain. 

However, in a small, shrinking industry - finding willing and enthusiastic jewellers is a tough task. 

We are always looking to fill our team with both experienced jewellers and those looking to develop new skills in unfamiliar environment. Our production processes are very exclusive to Crooked Howlet Designs and therefore 'time in the trade' is not a necessity to be successful in this position.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Assist in the daily tasks of jewellery production
• Being the Johnny-on-the-spot for our head and senior jewellers, to help their days flow easier
• Desprueing and preparing the surface of the rings for the second stages of production
• Oxidising the silver components
• Inner-band preparation and size checks

WHAT YOU'll NEED

• Able to work at least three half days a week (starting in February). Opportunity for more hours. 
• An interest in jewellery production / metal work.
  
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Collaborative and team orientated.
• Managing workload whilst working across multiple seasons.

Location: Newcastle, NSW
Role: Retail Staff; Newcastle

OVERVIEW

A very important goal for Crooked Howlet Designs in 2021 is increasing our accessibility our customer base. One particular approach is to have our Display Studio's and 'Polishing Points' all across Australia. 

The Polishing Points will be small display studios that will also have access to a polishing machine for customers to give their rings a professional clean. 

In store, customers will be able to go in and see the designs on display, get their fingers sized up, ask any questions and of course, give their CHD jewellery a polish. 

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Initially, customers will need to book a time to come in - therefore, you will just be on call for meetings at the Polishing Points
• You will be sizing customers fingers and recommending appropriate sizes for each design
• You will be setting up customers online accounts for them
• Providing the polishing service; by giving the customer's CHD jewellery a professional polish and clean 

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• Able to be on call of 4 days a week; Tuesday to Saturday
• Computer literacy must be high
• Extremely conscientious and reliable 
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Managing workload whilst working across multiple seasons.
• Prior jewellery experience is preferred but not essential