Kotaro Miyashiro jewelry design services
Experienced Jewelry Design Services
Kotaro Miyashiro is a freelance jewelry designer based in Brooklyn, NY, with over 30 years of experience designing for top fashion jewelry brands. He offers his expertise as a freelance designer to companies small or large. He also offers remote master classes for anyone interested in becoming a jewelry designer or if you are simply interested in learning more about the design process.
What do I offer and to whom
Professional Design Services
I can design 1 piece to 100 pieces: it's all up to you. I can work into a theme that you provide, or I can suggest ideas to you based on the style of product you sell. I work in Photoshop, so I will send you PowerPoint slides that group together my designs. I can also mock up the pieces on the appropriate body area to show scale.
Technical Drawings
Once you have decided on what designs you want to move forward with, I can provide detailed technical drawings to send to your model-maker or vendor.
Trend Research
Looking for a trend report of the latest trends in jewelry? I can provide that as well, and I will tailor it to your company's aesthetic.
Mood Boards
Not sure which ideas to pursue, and wish you could see some visual support before deciding on a specific theme to invest in? A mood board may be just what you need to help pick your next concept.
Design Master Classes
Want to become a jewelry designer? Or, are you simply interested in learning more about the process of design? I offer remote, one-on-one lessons. My classes teach the fundamentals of being a designer: I cover the entire process, from researching trends to creating your own mood boards to designing and perfecting a collection.
Portfolio Advice
Putting together your portfolio and you feel like you could use professional guidance? I have hired numerous designers over the years and I can advise you on building a top notch portfolio to make a lasting impression in your next interview.
Fees
As a general rule of thumb I charge $50 per hour but design fees may vary depending on the complexity and scope of the project.
Classes and portfolio consultations are also $50 an hour with a one hour minimum.
Contact me through the portal at the bottom of the page and we can discuss how I can apply my talents to your project.