Egor P.

Experience

• Senior 3D Jewelry CAD Designer & Engineer Ku-and-Ku · Full-time Oct 2009 – Present 16 yrs 9 mos Kostroma, Kostroma Oblast, Russia Senior & Lead level position managing the full lifecycle of 3D jewelry development for mass manufacturing and high-end custom orders. Proven track record of cross-functional team communication and technical leadership, transitioning into a fully remote collaboration layout for the past 3 years.
  
  Key Responsibilities & Achievements:
  
  • Advanced CAD & Manufacturing Compliance: Engineered high-precision 3D models of varying complexity from initial concept to production-ready files, strictly adhering to all jewelry manufacturing, casting, and bench assembly standards.
  
  • Cross-Functional Communication: Maintained continuous technical communication with all production stages, collaborating closely with the post-casting master-model processing department to ensure perfect real-world execution.
  
  • Team Leadership & Management: Managed, mentored, and distributed tasks for small internal design teams (1 to 3 people) at various times. Controlled quality, design integrity, and strict manufacturing deadlines.
  
  • Freelance QC (Quality Control): Supervised external remote freelancers, auditing and checking their 3D data for technological feasibility and compliance with production constraints.
  
  • Technical Documentation & Renders: Created high-quality product renders for internal cataloging and initiated/maintained initial technical specification sheets (routing cards/tech cards) for every model.
  
  • Prototyping & CNC Operation: Prepared, checked, and optimized all digital assets for rapid prototyping. Operated and maintained a CNC engraving and milling machine for physical wax master-model cutting.
  
  • Organic 3D Sculpting: Executed detailed organic 3D sculpting in Blender for complex decorative elements, reliefs, and animal anatomy.
• 3D Jewelry CAD Modeler & Prototyping Specialist 3DGold · Full-time Sep 2009 – Sep 2011 2 yrs Kostroma, Kostroma Oblast, Russia Started my professional career at a specialized jewelry CAD design and rapid prototyping bureau, developing a foundational understanding of the digital-to-physical manufacturing workflow.
  
  Key Responsibilities:
  
  • Client-Focused CAD Modeling: Developed high-quality 3D jewelry models in close collaboration with external clients and internal master bench jewelers, ensuring design ideas aligned perfectly with metal processing constraints.
  
  • Rapid Prototyping & 3D Printing: Managed the complete preparation, slicing, and verification of digital assets for high-precision 3D printing.
  
  • Solidscape Operation: Operated, calibrated, and maintained high-resolution Solidscape T76plus wax 3D printers, ensuring seamless production of flawless wax master-models.
  
  • Quality Standards: Gained deep expertise in analyzing shrinkage compensation, wall thicknesses, and tolerances for precious metal investment casting.