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.

Work arrangement
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