Dean Brown

My goal is to deepen my knowledge of Fine Jewelry manufacturing techniques and leverage my skills to craft pieces that are both functional art and treasured heirlooms.

CAD SPECIALIST - CATBIRDNYC, BROOKLYN NAVY YARD - BROOKLYN NAVY YARD

(2023-08)

• Develop jewelry components using Rhino 3D & MATRIX GOLD
• Operate and maintain the Asiga Max resin 3D printer.
• Provide 3D prints for design analysis.
• Design custom jigs and tools using Rhino 3D software.
• Print custom tools for product development.
• Maintain a supply of custom tools used in jewelry manufacturing.
• Provide design feedback and make necessary edits.
• Convert physical models into digital, solid, printable components.
• Resize or rebuild digital models for various collections.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with different departments, including design, product development, quality control, and training.
• Teach and share useful Rhino 3D CAD design techniques.

JEWELRY DESIGN - CHRISTOPHER DESIGNS - GIA BUILDING

(2021-12 - 2023-07)

• Designed jewelry using CAD Software
• Communicate/ execute changes to the design catalog
• the production team
• Maintain Projet 2500 3ds printer systems
• Clean and organize 3d prints for casting
• Manage digital project catalog and files
• Communicate/ execute changes in design elements with the sales department
• Create 3d digital scans

METAL FABRICATOR - Gotham Metal Works

(2018-05 - 2019-06)

• woodworking/ carpentry
• metal casting zinc/ tin for pneumatic metal press
• annealing/ cutting/ bleaching copper for building facades
• metal chasing
• forklift operator
• Soldering and welding copper, tin, etc.
• organizing workspaces
• maintaining/ servicing equipment

AAS - JEWELRY DESIGN - Fashion Institute of Technology (2021)

ADVANCED REGENTS DIPLOMA - William Cullen Bryant HS (2009)