I am a highly motivated self-starter currently completing my BFA in Jewelry at the Savannah College of Art and Design. I am passionate about pushing boundaries in fine jewelry design and love utilizing my skills in Illustrator and Photoshop to create innovative pieces. I am eager to begin my career in the CAD industry, bringing new ideas and techniques to the field. Throughout my education and experiences, I have developed strong skills in hand fabrication, stone setting, and rapid prototyping, and I enjoy collaborating with clients and manufacturers to bring designs to life. I look forward to contributing creatively and technically to the jewelry design industry.

Ella Lawson Hinson

I am a highly motivated self-starter currently completing my BFA in Jewelry at the Savannah College of Art and Design. I am passionate about pushing boundaries in fine jewelry design and love utilizing my skills in Illustrator and Photoshop to create innovative pieces. I am eager to begin my career in the CAD industry, bringing new ideas and techniques to the field. Throughout my education and experiences, I have developed strong skills in hand fabrication, stone setting, and rapid prototyping, and I enjoy collaborating with clients and manufacturers to bring designs to life. I look forward to contributing creatively and technically to the jewelry design industry.

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I am a highly motivated self-starter currently completing my BFA in Jewelry at the Savannah College of Art and Design. I am passionate about pushing boundaries in fine jewelry design and love utilizing my skills in Illustrator and Photoshop to create innovative pieces. I am eager to begin my career in the CAD industry, bringing new ideas and techniques to the field.

Throughout my education and experiences, I have developed strong skills in hand fabrication, stone setting, and rapid prototyping, and I enjoy collaborating with clients and manufacturers to bring designs to life. I look forward to contributing creatively and technically to the jewelry design industry.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Temp. Assistant Jewelry Assembler at Kind History Jewelry
April 1, 2025 - April 30, 2025
Assembled necklaces quickly and according to customer specifications. Assisted buyers with purchases and responded to questions regarding various types of fine and fashion jewelry.
SCAD Fashion Show Jewelry Designer at Savannah College of Art and Design
May 1, 2025 - May 31, 2025
Designed and handcrafted five unique jewelry pieces featured alongside fashion designs at the 2025 SCAD Fashion Show. These pieces were also featured on Vogue Runway.
Jewelry Shop Monitor at Savannah College of Art and Design
June 1, 2023 - June 1, 2025
Assisted students in learning metalsmithing processes, procedures, and techniques. Performed cleaning and routine maintenance on equipment such as buffing wheels, belt sanders, laser welders, and pulsar welders. Maintained and enforced safety regulations and practices within the shop.
Volunteer Sales Representative at SCAD Jewelry Trunk Show
May 1, 2023 - May 31, 2025
Displayed student, alumni, and faculty-made jewelry on the sales floor. Assisted buyers with purchases and answered questions regarding various types of fine and fashion jewelry during events in May 2023, May 2024, and May 2025.
Temp. Assistant Jewelry Assembler at Kind History Jewelry
April 1, 2025 - April 30, 2025
Assembled necklaces quickly and to the customers' specifications. Assisted buyers with purchases and questions surrounding various types of fine and fashion jewelry.
SCAD Fashion Show Jewelry Designer at Savannah College of Art and Design
May 1, 2025 - May 31, 2025
Designed five handcrafted pieces featured alongside fashion designs at the 2025 SCAD Fashion Show, with pieces showcased on Vogue Runway.
Jewelry Shop Monitor at Savannah College of Art and Design
June 1, 2023 - June 1, 2025
Assisted students in metalsmithing techniques and common processes. Performed cleaning and routine maintenance on various machines and tools like buffing wheels, belt sanders, laser welders, and pulsar welders. Maintained and enforced safety practices and regulations.
Volunteer Sales Representative at SCAD Jewelry Trunk Show
May 1, 2023 - May 31, 2025
Displayed student, alumni, and faculty-made jewelry on the sales floor. Assisted buyers with purchases and questions about various types of fine and fashion jewelry during events in May 2023, May 2024, and May 2025.

Education

BFA at Savannah College of Art and Design
January 1, 2021 - June 1, 2025
BFA at Savannah College of Art and Design
January 1, 2021 - June 1, 2025

Qualifications

Adobe Illustrator
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Adobe Photoshop
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Rhino 3D
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2027
Microsoft Suite
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
KeyShot 3D Rendering
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Nomad
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
ZBrush
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2026
MatrixGold
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Adobe Illustrator
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Adobe Photoshop
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Rhino 3D
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Microsoft Suite
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
KeyShot 3D Rendering
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Nomad
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
ZBrush
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
MatrixGold
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Nomad Sculpt
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023

Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Education, Retail, Manufacturing, Professional Services