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About
Feel free to contact me at sam.gratz@gmail.com
Designer with 6+ years of experience in jewelry design and product development.
Work has ranged from high volume wholesale manufacturing to branded design houses.
Proficiency in Rhino, and Gemvision Matrix.
Responsible for operating EnvisionTeach, ProJet, and SolidScape 3D printers along with their respective software.
Excellent knowledge of jewelry construction and fabrication. -
Education
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MFA CAD - CAMTemple University2011 - 2013
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BFA Jewelry/MetalsmithingNorthern Arizona University2006 - 2010
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Experience
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Jewelry / CAD DesignerAlchemyPortland, OR2017 - Present (5 years)*Managing workflow and production schedule for CAD file printing, casting, and stone setting to keep within quoted timelines.
* Working directly with customers conceptualizing one of a kind jewelry for bespoke client requests. * Modeling and rendering projects in GemVision Matrix and preparing files for manufacturing.
* Developing a capsule collection using brand standards sold exclusively in Alchemy's showroom. -
CAD DesignerRubertonesPhiladelphia, PA2015 - 2017 (2 years)*Designed jewelry using Rhino and Gemvision Matrix software for a high-volume wholesale manufacturing shop.
* Provided technical guidance for issues on designs or samples if presented with errors or structural flaws.
* Managed and maintained design department's EnvisionTec and Projet 3D printers and 3D scanner.
* Assisted in developing a niche brand sold exclusively through company website. -
Technical Artist, CAD Designer - FreelanceIppolitaNew York, NY2014 - 2014*Worked as a temporary in-house contractor.
*Responsible for creating 3D CAD models using Rhino.
* Drafted technical specs for commercial line designs to be viewed by overseas manufacturers.
* Compiled style and vision boards with design team to develop concepts and trends for upcoming seasons.
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Elsewhere on the Web
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On Coroflot@SamanthaGratz, member since 2012
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Following 5
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Followers 35
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