This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Salary range: Rs 2200000 - Rs 2400000 (ie INR 22-24 LPA)

Min Experience: 10 years

Location: Kolkata

JobType: full-time

We are looking for an imaginative and visionary Head of Design to lead the ideation, creation, and execution of jewellery collections. The ideal candidate possesses a strong blend of creative excellence, trend forecasting acumen, and commercial insight. This role is integral to shaping the brand’s design language, overseeing seasonal and core collections, and guiding a team of talented designers.

Key Responsibilities

Creative Leadership

- Establish and maintain a distinct design identity and aesthetic across all jewellery lines
- Lead end-to-end design development—from initial concept and sketching to prototyping and final product
- Translate brand goals and emerging trends into iconic, wearable jewellery designs

Collection Development

- Conceptualize and build seasonal, capsule, and evergreen collections across categories such as fine jewellery, bridal, and occasion wear
- Drive innovation in design while ensuring feasibility in cost, materials, and production scalability
- Partner with merchandising and marketing teams to align collections with commercial objectives

Trend & Market Intelligence

- Conduct in-depth trend research in fashion, culture, materials, and consumer behavior
- Analyze market data, customer insights, and competitor offerings to inform the creative strategy
- Represent the brand at relevant design exhibitions, trade fairs, and industry events

Team Leadership

- Manage, mentor,



and inspire a high-performing team of designers
- Ensure smooth workflow management, timely delivery, and adherence to quality standards across all design projects

Cross-Functional Collaboration

- Liaise with product development, sourcing, and production teams to ensure successful translation of designs into final products
- Collaborate with marketing and branding teams to support product storytelling, visual campaigns, and packaging development

Innovation & Sustainability

- Explore and incorporate new design technologies, materials, and sustainable practices
- Champion environmentally conscious sourcing and design methodologies wherever feasible

Qualifications & Experience

- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Jewellery Design, Fine Arts, Fashion Design, or a related discipline
- 10+ years of experience in jewellery design, including at least 4 years in a leadership capacity
- A robust portfolio showcasing original work and a solid design signature
- Deep expertise in jewellery materials including gold, silver, diamonds, and gemstones
- Proficiency in CAD tools (e.g., Rhino, Matrix, JewelCAD) and strong hand-sketching abilities
- Background in fine, luxury, or designer jewellery is highly desirable

Key Competencies

- Exceptional creative vision with a strong understanding of brand positioning
- Detail-oriented with a passion for craftsmanship and innovation
- Proven leadership skills and ability to manage creative teams
- Commercial awareness and market adaptability
- Strong communication and presentation abilities
- Deep appreciation for design, culture, and emerging trends

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