Job DescriptionFurniture Designer — Etikoppaka

NContract · On-site · 3–4 months · Travel to craft cluster · Conception to completion

NAbout Nolwa:

NNolwa works at the intersection of Indian craft traditions and contemporary design, producing limited-edition objects that carry the precision of a studio practice and the knowledge of a living craft community.

NThis engagement is focused on Etikoppaka craft: a centuries-old lacquerware tradition from Andhra Pradesh, worked in softwood and natural lac. We are inviting a designer to spend 3–4 months in sustained inquiry with this craft, exploring what it holds, what it can carry, and where it might go.

NThe scope spans - form, colour, scale, and material nuance. The work begins at conception and ends with a built object. Nothing in between is handed off.

NWhat the engagement involves :

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- Deep, hands-on immersion in the Etikoppaka craft - its materials, process, and possibilities
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- Travel to the craft cluster to work directly with the artisan community
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- Design development across form, colour, scale, and surface language
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- Iteration from concept through prototype to finished object
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- Guidance from internationally recognised award-winning designers throughout the project
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nWho are we lookingfor:

NSomeone with genuine curiosity about Indian craft, not as subject matter, but as a design language with its own logic and rigour. You should be comfortable working with your hands, sitting with uncertainty, and making decisions that are grounded rather than decorative.

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- Background in design, with strong fundamentals in form and material thinking
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- Ability to work independently and adapt within a making setting
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- Graduates or postgraduates from NID or NIFT are preferred
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- Prior exposure to craftcontext.
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nTerms:

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- Paid, full-time engagement for the duration of the project
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- On-site at Nolwa's studio in Hyderabad, with travel to the Etikoppaka cluster
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- Contract basis, 3–4 months
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- Experience of 2+ years is preferred.
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nTo apply: send your CV, portfolio to [email protected].

📌 Hiring: Furniture Designer -- Luxury Craft Segment (Hyderabad)
🏢 Nolwa
📍 Hyderabad