ob Title: Head of Design (HOD) – Jewellery
Role Overview:

We are looking for a creative and strategic Head of Design (HOD) – Jewellery to lead our design team and drive innovative, trend-forward collections. The candidate will be responsible for overseeing the entire design process, from concept to final product, ensuring alignment with brand identity and market demand.

Key Responsibilities:
Lead and manage the jewellery design team (CAD designers, illustrators, product developers)
Develop seasonal and trend-based jewellery collections (gold, diamond, silver, fashion jewellery)
Research global fashion trends, customer preferences, and competitor products
Translate concepts into innovative and commercially viable designs
Collaborate with merchandising, production, and marketing teams
Ensure design feasibility, cost optimization, and timely product launches
Approve final designs, prototypes, and samples
Maintain brand aesthetics and design consistency
Work closely with vendors, karigars, and manufacturers
Monitor quality and finishing standards of final products
Key Skills Required:
Strong creative vision and aesthetic sense
Expertise in jewellery design (hand sketching + CAD tools like Rhino, Matrix, JewelCAD)
Deep understanding of gemstones, metals, and manufacturing processes
Trend forecasting and market analysis
Leadership and team management skills
Strong communication and presentation skills
Commercial awareness and product positioning
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s / Master’s in Jewellery Design, Fashion Design, or related field
Certification from reputed institutes (e.g., NIFT, IIGJ, GIA – preferred)
Preferred Background:
Experience with premium or luxury jewellery brands
Exposure to international markets is a plus
Strong portfolio showcasing innovative collections