Role & responsibilities
Collection Strategy & Creative Direction
Develop seasonal and core collections in line with brand positioning and sales strategy.
Translate business requirements into innovative and commercially viable designs.
Conduct regular design presentations and obtain approvals from the Head of Department.
Ensure consistency in brand aesthetics across categories.
Team Leadership & Management
Mentor and evaluate the performance of the design team.
Allocate projects and monitor adherence to timelines.
Conduct structured design reviews and approvals.
Build capability within the team through training and feedback.
Design to Manufacturing Integration
Work closely with manufacturing to ensure technical feasibility.
Approve CAD files, technical sheets, and prototypes before production release.
Monitor prototype production planning and weight optimization
Travel to job-work karigar units located in other cities during manufacturing cycles to monitor progress, ensure adherence to design specifications,
and facilitate timely completion of production.
Resolve design-related production challenges in coordination with relevant teams
Commercial & Cost Alignment
Ensure designs adhere to target gold weight and costing benchmarks.
Collaborate with merchandising/sales for pricing strategy inputs.
Balance aesthetics with profitability.
Quality & Process Control
Define finishing, setting, and detailing standards.
Monitor rejection rates and implement corrective measures.
Standardize documentation for design approvals and archives.
Innovation & Market Intelligence
Track domestic and international jewellery trends.
Introduce recent techniques, finishes, and product concepts.
Benchmark competitor collections and identify chance gaps.
Travel to trade fairs, exhibitions, and industry events to facilitate innovation, track emerging trends, and identify recent design and manufacturing opportunities.