OSCA 242233: Jewellery Designer
Conceptualises and designs prototypes and details for the manufacture of jewellery and objects for personal adornment, such as pendants, rings, bracelets, necklaces, brooches, hair decorations and other decorative objects, using various precious and semi-precious metals, resins and gemstones. This record sits in Fashion, Industrial, Jewellery and Textile Designers. Related ANZSIC industry links are included for faster classification cross-checking. Skill level 1 is attached to this occupation record.
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Role overview
Conceptualises and designs prototypes and details for the manufacture of jewellery and objects for personal adornment, such as pendants, rings, bracelets, necklaces, brooches, hair decorations and other decorative objects, using various precious and semi-precious metals, resins and gemstones.
Use this page to confirm the official title, the parent unit group, the task list and the related ANZSIC industry context before using the occupation in classification, reporting or migration-adjacent workflows.
Occupation facts
- Skill level
- 1
- Major group
- 2 Professionals
- Sub-major group
- 24 Design, Engineering and Science Professionals
- Minor group
- 242 Design Professionals
- Unit group
- 2422 Fashion, Industrial, Jewellery and Textile Designers
Tasks
- Designs and sketches jewellery and objects for personal adornment
- Develops detailed technical drawings and specifications for the manufacture of jewellery and decorative objects, including sculptures, lamp shades and vases
- Uses techniques such as repousse, engraving, hand fabrication and casting, to model designs for mass or batch production, or one-off commissions
- Selects and sources materials such as metals, precious stones and plastics, for the production of jewellery pieces
- Collaborates with manufacturers and craftspeople to ensure the accurate production of designs
- Tests and evaluates the functionality and durability of each piece
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Compare OSCA 242233 with related occupations
Compare roles in the same OSCA unit group by their official definition, skill level, tasks and recognised alternative titles.
| Comparison point | Current code242233 Jewellery Designer | 242231 Fashion Designer | 242232 Industrial Designer |
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| Official role definition | Conceptualises and designs prototypes and details for the manufacture of jewellery and objects for personal adornment, such as pendants, rings, bracelets, necklaces, brooches, hair decorations and other decorative objects, using various precious and semi-precious metals, resins and gemstones. | Plans, designs and develops clothing, accessories, footwear or other items of personal apparel, considering the form and construction of clothing, historical styles and contexts, contemporary and cultural trends, colour, fabric and decoration, and the techniques and processes available for manufacture. | Plans, designs, develops and documents industrial, commercial or consumer products for manufacture, and prepares designs and specifications of products for mass or batch production. |
| Skill level | Skill Level 1 | Skill Level 1 | Skill Level 1 |
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| Alternative titles | Not stated | Not stated |
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Comparison uses occupation definitions, skill levels, tasks and title variants from the ABS OSCA data files.
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Frequently asked questions
What does OSCA 242233 do?
Jewellery Designer is the current ABS occupation record used to describe a specific occupation. It sits in the OSCA hierarchy and carries skill-level context plus related titles and tasks.
How should I read the skill level?
The skill level tells you the educational or training depth that the ABS associates with the occupation. It is a classification signal, not a salary band or a qualification checklist on its own.
Why is industry context shown on an occupation page?
Industry context helps when the title is common or ambiguous. It shows where the occupation is typically employed so you can compare it with the right ANZSIC family.
Source and trust
- Official source
- ABS OSCA 2024 release and correspondence tables
- Last reviewed
- 2026-04-17
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