Position Title: Head of Design & Merchandising

CTC- 30 to 40 lpa

Key Responsibilities

1. Creative Direction & Design Leadership

* Establish, direct, and evolve the overarching design philosophy, aesthetic framework, and seasonal collection concepts.

* Translate macro trends across world affairs, international fashion, art, and architecture into distinctive, high-appeal jewellery themes.

* Author transparent, strategic design briefs for the CAD artists, modelers, and technical jewellery designers, guiding their creative execution with a keen eye for detail.

* Ensure all lines reflect the brand's luxury positioning, quality benchmarks, and signature aesthetic.

2. Product Merchandising & Assortment Strategy

* Formulate comprehensive range plans, category mixes, and target price ladders aligned with multi-store revenue goals and regional store profiles.

* Balance assortments strategically across core collections, trend-led capsules, high-value bridal/statement pieces, and fast-moving daily wear.

* Monitor store-level inventory velocity, sell-through rates, stock turn, and gross margins to inform replenishment, design revisions, and future assortment plans.

* Partner with sourcing and production units to ensure design feasibility, cost efficiency, and timely product rollouts.

3. Team Leadership & Department Management

* Lead, mentor, and build an integrated team of designers, CAD specialists, merchandisers, and inventory planners.

* Foster a culture of creative curiosity and commercial discipline, mentoring team members on trend forecasting, presentation skills,



and market awareness.

* Oversee workflow management, collection calendars, prototyping cycles, and go-to-market timelines.

4. Brand Amplification & Retail Integration

* Collaborate closely with Marketing, Visual Merchandising (VM), and Retail Operations to ensure product storytelling flows seamlessly into store displays, campaigns, and digital channels.

* Equip store managers and retail teams with product narratives, material highlights, and styling guides for new collection launches.

* Represent the brand's design vision at trade shows, customer trunk shows, and VIP retail events.

Candidate Profile & Qualifications

* Experience: 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in design management, product merchandising, brand creative direction, or luxury lifestyle retail. Direct bench jewellery design background is not mandatory; an instinct for luxury aesthetics and a genuine passion for the jewellery category is required.

* Dual Skillset: Strong creative sensibilities balanced with sound commercial, merchandising, and inventory planning capabilities.

* Broad Perspective: Active awareness of international fashion weeks, architectural design, global culture, and luxury consumer trends.

* Leadership & Influence: Proven track record of managing multidisciplinary teams, driving operational timelines, and collaborating across retail sales, marketing, and supply chain.

* Education: Degree in Merchandising, Design, Fashion Management, Architecture, Fine Arts, Visual Communication, or Business Administration.

📌 Head of Design & Merchandising (Bengaluru)
🏢 Angel and Genie
📍 Bengaluru