Alec R. Kleinman – Jewelry Designer

Showing an affinity for design from a young age, Alec endeavored to find a medium that best aligned with his desire to create. Beginning with fine art, his interests eventually settled on the field of architecture. Entranced by meticulous masonry and gravity-defying structures, he took several technical design courses, starting in high school. Drawing, painting and sculpting would remain hobbies, while his passion earned him certifications in various Autodesk programs as well as an enduring aptitude for 3D-modeling.

He accepted a scholarship from the New York Institute of Technology and excelled in their B.Arch. program for one academic year. During that year of study, he found that the industry as a whole did not allow for the creative freedom he desired. Alec decided it was best to take a break from education until he was sure of his academic route.

After a few years of working in luxury retail and struggling to find a suitable creative outlet, he came to recall the time he spent in his childhood making beaded jewelry with his grandmother. These memories reminded him of the joy he felt creating wearable art and inspired him to pursue a career in jewelry design.

From humble beginnings in Cranston, Rhode Island, Alec's passion for jewelry brought him to Manhattan's Diamond District. There, he studied under industry professionals at the GIA New York campus to hone his design and manufacturing skills. Shortly after graduation, he was hired as a Technical Jewelry Designer at the Manhattan-based jewelry brand D. Gregory. He now spends his time creating pieces that are just as beautiful as they are functional, often drawing on his architectural background for inspiration.

Gemological Institute of America (GIA)

Jewelry Design and Technology

2021-2022

D. Gregory LLC

Production Manager/Technical Jewelry Designer

2022-Present

Hand Sketching

Electronic Drawing

CAD

3D Printing

Rendering

Production Management

Copywriting/Product Descriptions

Retail Operations

Client Relations

Rhino 6

Rhino 7

ZBrush

PreForm

Autodesk Netfabb

Sketchbook