Senior Master Craftsman (Filigree, Gem-Setting & Chasing)

Job Description We are a Singapore-based jewellery retail and bespoke goldsmithing business specialising in the fusion of traditional gold-working craftsmanship with contemporary design. We are looking for an experienced master craftsman to lead our workshop’s specialist product line and mentor our local team. Key Responsibilities: • Lead the filigree process (wire-drawing, wire-filling and wire-stacking) to produce high-complexity gold components true to design specifications • Oversee the full gem-setting workflow, including prong-, bezel- and pavé-setting techniques • Execute chasing and repoussé work, including relief and surface engraving • Establish and enforce workshop-wide craftsmanship and quality-control standards • Mentor and train local apprentices, developing a structured skills-transfer programme • Advise the design team on technical feasibility of new product lines and lead prototyping Requirements: • Minimum 5 years of hands-on training and practice in traditional gold-working techniques • Demonstrated proficiency across filigree, gem-setting and chasing, with the ability to independently complete high-complexity bespoke commissions • Relevant craftsman-level professional certification and a verifiable portfolio of completed works • Strong technical drawing comprehension and ability to translate design concepts into finished pieces • Good communication skills, able to guide and train junior apprentices