Sr. Manager Design - Essentials

Position Purpose and Summary

To design unique, trend-aligned jewellery by collaborating with design and NPD teams, balancing creativity with commercial viability, and refining concepts through research and feedback.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• •Conceptualizing and developing unique jewelry designs aligned with brand philosophy and market trends.
• •Collaborating with the design team led by Design managers or design heads to create unique jewelry concepts as per given design directions.
• •Conducting design research, trend analysis, and customer insights to inspire new designs.
• •Creating sketches, mood boards, or prototypes to visually communicate design ideas. Working closely with NPD team to ensure designs are feasible for manufacturing.
• •Balancing artistic creativity with commercial viability within a structured corporate framework.
• •Participating in Design/retail/merch feedback sessions, customer engagement, and possibly refining designs based on feedback.

Critical Competencies for Success:

• •Design creativity and innovation
• •Trend and market awareness
• •Technical proficiency in sketching
• •Knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes
• •Collaboration and teamwork
• •Customer-centric design thinking
• •Commercial and brand alignment
• •Attention to detail
• •Adaptability and openness to feedback

Person Profile

• •A successful candidate should have at least 3-4 years of experience as a designer in the Jewellery industry.
• •A strong background in design in a particular category (Bridal or Light Weight or High Value) in a leading organization.
• •Educational Qualification : Bachelor of Design / degree in design.