- Set design guidelines: weight bands, price buckets, finish and durability standards
- Plan and launch one story-based collection every month, in line with the 365-day marketing calendar
- Direct ensembles, stackables and occasion lines for workwear, gifting, daily wear.
- Work with manufacturing or vendor on current PD development.
- Develop customizable pieces and 14Kt / 18Kt options where markets accept them
- Present at the quarterly NPI meet; review sell-through with the Category Merchandisers
KPIs
- Collections launched on schedule
- Sell-through of new designs at 60 and 120 days
- Share of bills from designs under
- First-sample approval rate and QC rejects
Qualifications & experience
- Degree in Jewellery or product design (NIFT, NID or equivalent); 10 years in fine Jewellery design,
4 leading a team
- Knowledge of 22Kt, 18Kt and 14Kt manufacturing and of South Indian and temple design traditions
Skills: CAD (Rhino, MatrixGold or similar), trend research, range planning, weight and cost engineering, team leadership.
Role: Merchandising & Planning - Other, Industry Type: Gems & Jewellery, Department: Merchandising, Retail & eCommerce, Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent Role Category: Merchandising & Planning Education UG: Any Graduate read more
Key Skills Skills highlighted with ‘‘ are preferred keyskills Product DesignJewellery Rhino