Company Description Mookuthi is a Chennai-based jewelry brand that celebrates South Indian heritage and craftsmanship through contemporary nose ornaments. Founded in February 2018 in Tamil Nadu, the brand honors the cultural and historical significance of the “Mookuthi,” transforming it into a modern style statement. Mookuthi designs blend tradition with current aesthetics, infusing each piece with elements of South Indian culture, history, and artistry. The brand is supported by a loyal global community that values its distinctive products and immersive customer experiences. At Mookuthi, every ornament is crafted as more than jewelry—it serves as a gateway where timeless tradition meets up-to-date elegance.
Role Overview
We are looking for a Senior Designer to lead the design vision for our Mookuthi collection and see it through to a sellable, production-ready product. This is a hands-on role that owns the full journey — from research and inspiration through to a finished piece in the hands of our artisans and manufacturing partners. The ideal candidate is detail-obsessed,



self-driven, and equally comfortable presenting concepts to the founder, sketching and building mood boards, and working directly on an artisan's workshop floor.
Key Responsibilities
Source inspiration from traditional South Indian temple jewellery, contemporary references, textiles, architecture, and nature.
Research the theme, history, and cultural significance of Mookuthi, including time spent with artisans to study traditional techniques and regional detailing.
Build structured mood boards that capture the story, motif language, and material palette of a collection.
Explore early form generation, rough sketches, and silhouette studies that translate mood boards into wearable directions.
Create detailed design documentation that captures every minute detail of the concept, so it can be handed off cleanly at any later stage.
Develop original, refined Mookuthi design concepts that reflect the brand'

📌 Jewelry Designer (Chennai)
🏢 Mookuthi
📍 Chennai