Website:
rathodjewellery.in
Job details:
Job Description:
To effectively lead the design development and overall design strategy for Rathod Jewellery by overseeing the creation and evolution of the product design language. This includes ensuring that all products and samples are aligned with the established design direction while meeting business objectives, as well as current market trends.
1. Design Strategy & Market Insights
- Develop and implement jewellery design strategies aligned with brand identity and market demand.
- Conduct regular market research, trend analysis, and competitor benchmarking to identify emerging design trends and consumer preferences.
- Translate market insights into innovative design concepts and collections.
- Collaborate with merchandising and sales teams to ensure design direction supports business objectives.
2. Product Development & Design Execution
- Lead the end-to-end product development process from concept to final production.
- Create and supervise design concepts, sketches, CAD models, and prototypes.
- Ensure designs meet quality standards, cost targets, and production feasibility.
- Work closely with manufacturing teams to ensure timely development and launch of new collections.
- Maintain design documentation, specifications, and product libraries.
3. People Leadership & Talent Management
- Lead and mentor a team of jewellery designers and product development professionals.
- Foster a creative and collaborative work environment that encourages innovation.
- Provide coaching, training, and performance management for team members.
- Build a strong design talent pipeline through hiring and development initiatives.
- Align team goals with organizational design strategy and product roadmap.
Key Skills & Competencies
- Strong expertise in jewellery design and product development
- Knowledge of market trends, materials, Rose Cut / Uncut Diamond Jewellery, and manufacturing processes
- Strategic thinking and creative problem-solving
- Leadership and team management skills
- Proficiency in design tools such as Corel Draw, CAD (Rhino, Matrix, Z brush etc.)
- Strong project management and organizational skills
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Jewellery Design, Fashion Design, or Product Design
- 7–12 years of experience in jewellery design and product development
- Experience working with same segment jewellery brands preferred
- Ready for relocation (Kolhapur, Maharashtra)
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