Location: Hyderabad | Full-time
About Nolwa
Nolwa is a contemporary design studio working at the intersection of material exploration, craft, and refined functional objects. We are entering a structured growth phase and building stronger systems around product development and execution.
This role forms the operational backbone of the studio.
Role Objective
Within 6 months, you will ensure:
- All projects have visible timelines and milestones
- Vendor follow-ups do not depend on the founder
- Product development follows structured stages
- Technical material research is documented and comparable
- Weekly status summaries are generated proactively
- Execution stress reduces through clarity and systems
This is an execution leadership role not a design role.
Key Responsibilities
1. Project & Timeline Management
- Build and maintain structured trackers
- Break concepts into milestones and track dependencies
- Flag risks and delays early
- Align parallel workflows
2. Vendor & Production Coordination
- Coordinate artisans, fabricators, and finish suppliers
- Track prototypes, revisions, and approvals
- Maintain documentation of iterations
3. New Product Development Coordination
- Structure development phases: research prototyping refinement costing readiness
- Coordinate product engineer, crafts liaison, and vendors
- Maintain decision logs and timelines
4. Technical Research Coordination
(In collaboration with Product Engineer)
- Define research briefs (materials, coatings, finishes)
- Coordinate samples and testing cycles
- Create comparative summaries (cost, durability, application, lead time)
- Maintain organised material archives
5. Studio Systems
- Run weekly project reviews
- Circulate clear action summaries
- Improve workflow discipline over time
Ideal Profile
- 37 years in operations, project management, or production coordination
- Experience in design studios, architecture, manufacturing, or product environments
- Strong structuring and documentation ability
- Calm, assertive, and execution-focused
Reporting
Reports directly to the Founder.
Works closely with Product Engineer, Crafts Liaison, and vendors.
Compensation
Market to slightly above market, depending on experience and ownership capability.
