Head of Design & Merchandising

KeyResponsibilities

1.CreativeDirection&DesignLeadership

.Establish,direct,andevolvetheoverarchingdesignphilosophy,aestheticframework,andseasonalcollectionconcepts.

.Translatemacrotrendsacrossworldaffairs,internationalfashion,art,andarchitectureintodistinctive,high-appealjewellerythemes.

.Authorclear,strategicdesignbriefsfortheCADartists,modelers,andtechnicaljewellerydesigners,guidingtheircreativeexecutionwithakeeneyefordetail.

.Ensurealllinesreflectthebrand'sluxurypositioning,qualitybenchmarks,andsignatureaesthetic.

2.ProductMerchandising&AssortmentStrategy

.Formulatecomprehensiverangeplans,categorymixes,andtargetpriceladdersalignedwithmulti-storerevenuegoalsandregionalstoreprofiles.

.Balanceassortmentsstrategicallyacrosscorecollections,trend-ledcapsules,high-valuebridal/statementpieces,andfast-movingdailywear.

.Monitorstore-levelinventoryvelocity,sell-throughrates,stockturn,andgrossmarginstoinformreplenishment,designrevisions,andfutureassortmentplans.

.Partnerwithsourcingandproductionunitstoensuredesignfeasibility,costefficiency,andtimelyproductrollouts.

3.TeamLeadership&DepartmentManagement

.Lead,mentor,andbuildanintegratedteamofdesigners,CADspecialists,merchandisers,andinventoryplanners.

.Fosteracultureofcreativecuriosityandcommercialdiscipline,mentoringteammembersontrendforecasting,presentationskills,andmarketawareness.

.Overseeworkflowmanagement,collectioncalendars,prototypingcycles,andgo-to-markettimelines.

4.BrandAmplification&RetailIntegration

.CollaboratecloselywithMarketing,VisualMerchandising(VM),andRetailOperationstoensureproductstorytellingflowsseamlesslyintostoredisplays,campaigns,anddigitalchannels.

.Equipstoremanagersandretailteamswithproductnarratives,materialhighlights,andstylingguidesfornewcollectionlaunches.

.Representthebrand'sdesignvisionattradeshows,customertrunkshows,andVIPretailevents.

CandidateProfile&Qualifications

.Experience:10-15+yearsofprogressiveleadershipexperienceindesignmanagement,productmerchandising,brandcreativedirection,orluxurylifestyleretail.Directbenchjewellerydesignbackgroundisnotmandatoryaninstinctforluxuryaestheticsandagenuinepassionforthejewellerycategoryisrequired.

.DualSkillset:Strongcreativesensibilitiesbalancedwithsoundcommercial,merchandising,andinventoryplanningcapabilities.

.BroadPerspective:Activeawarenessofinternationalfashionweeks,architecturaldesign,globalculture,andluxuryconsumertrends.

.Leadership&Influence:Proventrackrecordofmanagingmultidisciplinaryteams,drivingoperationaltimelines,andcollaboratingacrossretailsales,marketing,andsupplychain.

.Education:DegreeinMerchandising,Design,FashionManagement,Architecture,FineArts,VisualCommunication,orBusinessAdministration.