About the Role

V&A; Group is a growing jewellery brand rooted in craft and committed to global relevance. We are looking for a Creative Director – Product Developer & Merchandiser who brings both a visionary creative eye and the leadership presence to channel it into a coherent, commercially strong product portfolio. This is a senior leadership role for someone who has spent 15+ years shaping jewellery collections across fine, bridal, fashion categories — and who thrives at the intersection of design direction, market intelligence, and team mentorship.

What You Will Own

- Product Direction & Strategy

- Define seasonal and annual product vision across fine jewelry, fashion, and bridal & occasion categories.
- Translate global trend intelligence, trade show insights, and buyer feedback into a cohesive, commercially viable product direction.
- Establish range architecture ensuring the right balance of newness, hero SKUs, and commercial anchors across B2B channels.
- Lead product storytelling by building compelling narratives around collections that resonate with both trade buyers and end consumers.

- Team Leadership & Creative Governance

- Lead, mentor, and elevate a team of Sr. Designers & CAD Heads, building capability, creative confidence, and accountability.
- Set creative standards and review processes to ensure design output meets both aesthetic intent and commercial reality.
- Foster a culture of curiosity, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the team.

- Cross-Functional Collaboration

- Work closely with design, production, and sourcing teams to ensure product concepts are executed to the highest standard within commercial constraints.
- Partner with business leadership to align product strategy with international growth objectives.
- Represent the brand at global trade shows, industry events,



and buyer meetings; integrate market insights back into the product roadmap.

Candidate Profile (What We're Looking For)

Experience & Background

15+ years of progressive experience in jewelry merchandising, product development, or design direction.

Demonstrated expertise across multiple jewelry categories: fine, fashion, and bridal.

Proven track record of building and elevating product portfolios, not just managing existing ranges.

Experience working with or for brands selling to both B2B (wholesale/export) and B2C (retail/DTC) channels.

Prior experience managing and developing creative teams is essential.

Skills & Qualities

Creative & Commercial Vision: A sharp creative eye to identify what is beautiful, relevant, and commercially viable.

Business Acumen: Deep understanding of margins, sell-through, price architecture, and market positioning.

Leadership: Ability to inspire, give directional feedback, and mentor creative talent.

Global Fluency: Comfortable navigating international trade shows, aware of macro design trends, and skilled at adapting them to the V&A; identity.

Communication: Exceptional ability to articulate creative vision clearly to internal teams, leadership, and external buyers.

Why V&A; Group?

Strong Creative Foundation: Step into an established foundation to provide direction, not start from zero.

Real Ownership: Direct prospect to shape the product identity of a scaling brand at an exciting inflection point.

International Exposure: Engagement in global market research, trade shows, and international buyer relationships.

Balanced Culture: A leadership team that equally values craft, creativity, and commercial impact.

Contact & Application Details

Email: [email protected] / [email protected]

Phone: +91 (phone hidden)

- Address: V&A; Group, SEEPZ, Andheri, Mumbai

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