The NPD Manager will handle the development of current lab-grown diamond jewellery designs from the initial idea to the final product.
Main Responsibilities
Develop new jewellery collections and designs.
Study market trends and competitor products.
Coordinate with Design and CAD teams.
Prepare product details and specifications.
Manage prototype/sample development.
Coordinate with factories and vendors.
Ensure daily proto-production targets are achieved.
Check gold weight as per specifications.
Ensure valuable quality and craftsmanship.
Give technical inputs for current jewellery settings.
Check prototypes according to PDI sheets.
Coordinate with CAD Design Production and Sourcing teams.
Maintain product and production data in ERP.
Prepare weekly and monthly reports.
Help improve product quality cost and production time.
Support new product launches.
Required Skills
4–8 years of experience in jewellery NPD or production.
Strong knowledge of diamond and gemstone jewellery.
Good understanding of jewellery manufacturing.
Good knowledge of CAD and 3D jewellery models.
Knowledge of gold weight and jewellery settings.
Experience in prototype development.
Good vendor and factory coordination skills.
Good communication and teamwork skills.
Ability to manage production targets and timelines.
Ideal Candidate
A person who understands jewellery design CAD prototyping manufacturing and can coordinate the complete process from design concept to final commercial product .