Design Manager

Position Purpose and Summary

The purpose of the role is to execute the design philosophy in line with the strategic objectives of the brand. To present aesthetically appealing design concepts and collections which translates the brand ethos and provides innovative products in line with trend to the customer.

Opportunity - Design Manager Category –

Open Roles - Multiple Roles (Categories: Bridal / Light Weight / High Value)

Location - Mumbai

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Strategy:
• Strategic alignment with the business vision
• Support in strategizing the new design initiatives for the category (Bridal or Light Weight or High Value) and work towards successful launch.
• Define unique Design stories for the new collections for the category.
• Bring in Innovative approach to design through newer settings/workmanship/look/ stone cuts etc.
• Brand Financials and Profits
• Maintain Gross profit of the products for the category by coming up with ways to utilize the raw materials in the most effective manner.
• Present aesthetically appealing collection swatches and value added services to help the sales team achieve the monthly budgets.
• New Opportunities, Network with new vendors/manufacturing sources/ new technology sources from across globe to bring in expertise.
• Work on External Design collaborations to bring in expertise.

• Operations Management:
• Design Operations
• Adhere to the Design Calendar for the year for the category (Bridal or Light Weight or High Value) – maintaining the required quantity, quality and timelines.
• Assist Design to proto development for new collections/capsules of the category (Bridal or Light Weight or High Value).
• Be updated with evolving Consumer, Market, Product, global & Indian trends (across categories and not just jewellery) to be ahead of the game.
• Work with Design Research to shape key directions for the year and thereby leading the development of powerful Design Stories for collections of the category (Bridal or Light Weight or High Value).

Critical Competencies for Success:

• An individual with strong understanding of design and an inclination to develop unique concepts.
• Creative and open mindset, a person who has demonstrated creative and critical thinking skills.
• An Innovative thinker and an efficient communicator.
• Ability to collaborate closely with other business teams to deliver value to the Aditya Birla Group.

Person Profile

A successful candidate should have at least 8-10 years of experience in design in the Jewellery industry.

• A strong background in design in a particular category (Bridal or Light Weight or High Value) in a leading organization.
• Specifically, the successful candidate should have:
• Exposure to all the aspects and functions of jewellery design.
• Worked in the design function for the specific category (Bridal or Light Weight or High Value) in an organization of similar size and scale.

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