Employment Opportunities

Stuller, Inc. was founded by Matt Stuller in 1970. From our manufacturing and administrative headquarters in Lafayette, Louisiana, we provide JUST IN TIME delivery of more than 200,000 different items to over 40,000 jewelry professionals throughout the world.

As a DTC Sightholder®, we own 10 operations located on three continents, providing a wide range of products and services for jewelry professionals. Stuller's core product categories include: bridal jewelry, finished jewelry, mountings, diamonds, gemstones, findings, metals, tools and supplies.

The positions listed on this page are currently or frequently available. We reward our full-time associates with competitive compensation supplemented by a comprehensive benefits package that includes a company-matched 401K plan, paid sick days, paid vacation, and paid holidays. Our part-time associates are also rewarded with competitive compensation, paid vacation, and paid holidays. Stuller also offers opportunities for assistance in continuing education as you advance within the company. Stuller offers you a secure work environment and the benefit of a fixed schedule.

A Stuller employment application must be submitted before you are considered for any position.

You may download, view, and print an application by clicking on the Adobe icon below. Adobe Acrobat Reader software is required and may be obtained free from Adobe.com.

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To submit your completed application you can:

  • mail to Stuller, Inc., Attn: Human Resources, P.O. Box 87777, Lafayette, LA 70598-7777
  • fax to 337-993-7498
  • apply in person at 302 Rue Louis XIV, Lafayette, LA

You can also email us at employment@stuller.com.

Resumes may also be submitted through these same methods.

Processing of applications usually takes two to three weeks. If there is an interest in your application, you will be contacted by the Human Resources department to schedule an interview. Applications are kept on file for one year.

Stuller is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V


Business Vice President - Bridal

SCOPE
Provides vision, direction and leadership, including all business development activities associated with selection, development, procurement and sales of products within assigned business segment.

  • Responsible for overall profit and loss of Bridal business unit
  • Identifies market trends and reacts timely by developing new product lines to satisfy demand and achieve profitable growth.
  • Develops annual strategic business and marketing plans to achieve business unit financial goals.
  • Maintains awareness of broad market directions, competitive forces, and adjusts plans to maximize opportunity presented.
  • Develops profitable product assortment plans for the Bridal business unit.
  • Establishes sales, inventory, gross margin, GMROI, and pricing strategies by product category.
  • Regularly monitors all Key Performance Indicators, adjusting plans where needed to achieve annual goals.
  • Develops policies and procedures covering all of the business unit’s products and services.
  • Oversees procurement programs and/ or direction of manufacturing programs and processes, and initially establishes purchase prices, initial order quantity, quality standards, and delivery requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

  • Seven to ten years of direct marketing and sales experience.
  • Skill set requirements include Market analysis, internal product development, product selection, vendor selection, product specifications, product pricing, and Profit and Loss expertise in the Bridal category.
  • Creative, entrepreneurial mindset that enjoys challenges.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills. Ability to communicate clearly at all levels and motivate assigned staff.
  • Four-year business or marketing degree preferred.
  • Extensive jewelry-related product background required; International markets experience a plus.

This individual will report to Executive Vice President, Merchandising & Marketing


E-Commerce Jewelry Merchandising Manager

SCOPE

Under the direction of the Business Vice President of Finished Jewelry, the E-Commerce Jewelry Merchandising Manager will recommend and implement approved product marketing programs for assigned internal and external clients. This position will be responsible for participating in the development of the core e-commerce infrastructure for our online business-to-business and business-to-customer initiatives. This position will also take part in a variety of product marketing activities related to the development of our e-commerce application and platform which includes outbound product marketing (communication with partners, customers, and industry analysts.) This role would be a champion for the customers’ online experience by leading the definition, design, development and implementation of core site functionalities and promotional offerings that maximize revenue, improve customer satisfaction and enhance the shopping experience for our customers.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze e-commerce market conditions, competitors’ websites, and forecast trends to create jewelry product concepts and themes.
  • Monitor the web marketplace on a weekly basis for competitive jewelry product information, especially pricing; recommend and institute changes accordingly.
  • In conjunction with Finished Jewelry / Bridal Product Managers, create merchandise programs that reflect  emerging jewelry trends and new design concepts to fill e-commerce demand.
  • Develop an ideal assortment mix by major product category that will deliver maximum sales, gross margin, and turnover.
  • Merchandise all jewelry products for e-commerce customers (Finished Jewelry, Bridal, Religious) on a regular basis and provide product input and suggestions in the product presentation. Ensure accuracy of descriptive and price information.
  • Merchandise product for seasonal web promotions with key items and collections, calling out timely and relevant products.
  • Merchandise all jewelry products for Marketing on Demand Services including Synchrocom, Spot Runner and future third party vendors.
  • Prepare training presentations to Sales staff (new product introductions & promotions) as needed.
  • Utilize existing Datamart reporting tools to analyze the business and maximize the profitability of each category.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 10 years of experience, including at least 5 years in jewelry product management at a leading business-to-customer company with a strong e-commerce presence.
  • Demonstrated consumer mind-set.
  • Specific experience in successfully developing and managing new jewelry product launches, including a proven ability to champion products and drive to key decisions.
  • Experienced business judgment, BS/BA required.
  • Excellent communication skills at all levels of an organization.
  • Strong organization and analytical skills absolutely required, teamwork skills essential; sense of humor preferred.

This individual will report to Business Vice President of Finished Jewelry


Creative Director

Job Description

  • Responsible for the overall supervision of the internal agency's creative production, including design and copy
  • Manages, in concert with Executive Director (ED), the collaborative process between Stuller Business Units (our core clients) and the in-house graphic design team. This includes supervising the production of the company's catalogs, brochures, and collateral marketing materials
  • Assigns all creative projects within the Marketing Services team and works with the ED in choosing outside creative sources as needed
  • Approves all creative work before presented to client, while keeping the ED updated on a regular basis
  • Supervises the graphic design team throughout production process
  • Produces projects as needed
  • Should have a vision about the importance of the creative product within Stuller's corporate identity to ensure the future success of the marketing efforts of the company while striving to maintain creative excellence on-time and under budget.

Duties

  • Works closely with ED to find creative solutions through smart, well-designed advertising and collateral materials that help sell product and maintain Stuller’s corporate positioning as leader in jewelry industry
  • Attends creative brief meetings (along with graphic design team) to develop creative strategies and implements all creative requirements including layout, graphic design and final files for print
  • Confirms BU and product manager review and delivery schedules with ED and assigns jobs to creative team
  • Oversees creative production and presents comps, proofs, etc. to ED for internal approval at date determined in initial creative input meeting
  • Directs creative work to assure on schedule delivery for client review
  • In concert with ED, selects vendors for jobs and is involved, along with the creative team in signing off on final lasers, color proofs, laser proofs (or bluelines) and press proofs (in coordination with Digital Production Manager)
  • Supervises full time graphic designers
  • Responsible for interviewing and screening applicants for creative positions as well as hiring and terminating

Requirements

College degree in Graphic Design or related field plus 5-years experience as a Creative Director within an ad agency or related entity


Armed Officer and Unarmed Guard

Our Security Department has positions available for an armed Officer and an unarmed Guard. The work shift for the Officer position is night shift, 3:00 p.m. until 12:00 a.m. The work shift for the Guard position is mid-day shift, 2:00 p.m until 10:30 p.m. The normal work week is Monday through Friday.

Qualifications:

Qualified applicants for the armed Officer position must have law enforcement or military police experience and have graduated from a civilian law enforcement training academy. Officer positions require carrying a firearm, which requires proper training and certification.

Qualified applicants for the unarmed Guard position must have basic computer skills. Two years security work experience or a minimum of 30 college credits is preferred.


Telephone Consultants

As a Telephone Consultant you will work in a secure and fun atmosphere. No "cold calling" or bothering people at home. You will handle inbound calls from our existing customers and assist them in placing orders. Opportunities also exist for Special Handling Consultants who, in addition to the duties mentioned above, also perform outbound calls to existing customers. There is the potential for fully paid travel to national trade shows. You will have the opportunity for career advancement in an international, glamour industry. Starting pay is $10.20. Candidates should possess the following:

  • A smile and a desire to get it right for your customer
  • Dependability and a good work history
  • Competence in computer keyboarding and navigation
  • Command of basic mathematical skills
  • Good communication skills and a desire to positively interact with your customers and fellow associates

In order to prepare you, we offer paid classroom training from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. with 30 minutes paid, at-home, study time. After successful completion of classroom training, your work schedule would be from 9:45 a.m. to 6:15 p.m., Monday through Friday. Some Saturdays and overtime will be required during our busiest selling seasons.


 Credit Analyst

Entry level position responsible for analyzing and evaluating payment trends and credit data in order to determine the course of action for customers exceeding predetermined credit limits or customers that are delinquent on their accounts. This involves extensive telephone contact with customers to discuss/negotiate payment of their account.

Work schedule is 10:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Some overtime may be required during our busy seasons.

Qualifications:

  • Excellent communication skills, sound judgement, ability to negotiate, ability to analyze financial data
  • Computer and data entry skills are also required
  • Past collection experience and bookkeeping knowledge is a plus


Jewelry Tool & Die Maker

Relocate to "the sportsman's paradise" and join our winning team. We have a specific need for journeyman toolmakers to strength our Tool & Die Department. You will work in an environment that allows you to advance your skills, enjoy job security, and make a commitment to a growing company. Assistance in relocating to Lafayette, Louisiana is available.

Qualifications:

  • Extensive knowledge of jewelry tooling, transfer and progressive stamping dies
  • Experience with cold heading and thread rolling of micro-screws is a plus


Goldsmiths & Stone Setting Professionals

Stuller takes pride in providing quality products to the jewelry industry. If you are a goldsmith or bench jeweler who thinks a piece is not right unless the stones are set just so, then we want you to work for us! We can provide you with a stable career environment, opportunities to hone your skills, and possibilities for advancement within the company. You will enjoy being part of a community of jewelry professionals second to none!


Diamond Cutter

This position will be responsible for cutting full rounds, brillianteering, and cross-working (lopper). This person should possess 3 - 5 years professional experience as a diamond cutter, brillianteer lopper or related work experience. This position will require relocating to Lafayette, Louisiana.


Gemstone Cutter

The gemstone cutter must be able to work all types of gemstone materials. Must also be able to cut all shapes from rough or pre-forms, as well as perform repairs and/or modifications to existing cuts as required. This position will require relocating to Lafayette, Louisiana.


Journeyman MasterCam/Programmer

Qualified applicants will have a minimum 2 years experience with MasterCam software including basic functions such as setting set-up and coordinating systems. Experience with three axis programming and complex 3D surfaces required. Basic manual and CNC machining experience is a plus. Experience in related programming software will be considered. The normal work schedule for this position is 7:00 am until 3:30 pm Monday through Friday.


Full-Time Workers (Day and Late day)

We have multiple, full-time openings in several departments. Successful candidates will be dependable, have good work histories, and be self-motivated. Some positions require computer skills. The work schedules vary, but the most common schedule is 11:30 a.m. until 8:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday.


Part-Time Workers (Afternoon)

We have multiple, part-time openings in several departments. Successful candidates will be dependable, have good work histories, and be self-motivated. Some positions require computer skills. The work schedules vary, with shifts starting from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and ending between 8:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday. These positions will provide for 20 to 29 hours per week.


Production Workers

We have several, full-time openings on our evening shift, 4:00 p.m. until 12:30 a.m. Successful candidates will be dependable, have good work histories, and be self-motivated. Some positions require computer skills.