Senior Jewellery Designer and Design Manager

Job Description

Position Senior Jewellery Designer & Design Manager

Qualification Graduate/Postgraduate in Jewellery Design from a prestigious

institution (e.g., GIA, NID, IIGJ, or equivalent)

Relevant Industry From Gems and Jewellery Industries

Job Description / Responsibilities 1. Creative Direction & High Jewellery Design

Lead and create original high jewellery designs, focusing on

exceptional craftsmanship, rare gemstones, and sophisticated

aesthetics.

Translate design briefs and brand ethos into unique,

collectible jewellery pieces.

Conceptualise and illustrate detailed sketches by hand and

digitally (using tools like Procreate or Adobe).

Ensure all designs are aligned with the brands creative

identity and valuestimelessness, rarity, precision, and

elegance.

Research global design trends, historical references, and gem

innovations to continually evolve the creative direction.

- Collection Development & Curation

Strategize and develop seasonal and capsule high jewellery

collections from ideation to final prototype.

Design signature pieces that push the boundaries of design

and highlight the brands storytelling and material excellence.

Prepare curated capsule series for high jewellery events,

bespoke clients, and private exhibitions.

- Client-Centric Custom Design

Directly handle bespoke design requests from VIP clients

understand their preferences, lifestyle, and personal stories to

create heirloom-quality pieces.

Lead client-facing design consultations and presentations

when required, with a deep understanding of ultra-high-net-

worth expectations.

- Technical Development & CAD Oversight

Collaborate closely with CAD team and artisans to translate

hand-drawn concepts into technically sound and

manufacturable designs.

Review and approve all CAD and 3D outputs, ensuring

accuracy of dimensions, stone settings, comfort, and

durability.

Troubleshoot and optimise structural complexities, especially

in high jewellery engineering.

- Team Management & Mentorship

Lead, inspire, and mentor a team of jewellery designers, CAD

modelers, and interns.

Assign design tasks, monitor progress, and ensure timely

delivery of all design output.

Conduct regular feedback sessions, skill-building workshops,

and design reviews.

- Cross-Functional Collaboration

Collaborate with merchandising, sourcing, marketing, and

production departments for smooth execution of collections.

Work closely with gem sourcing teams to select rare and

exceptional stones for key pieces.

Liaise with the manufacturing team to oversee technical

feasibility, fabrication nuances, and finishing quality.

- Brand Stewardship & Design Archiving

Serve as a guardian of the brands design heritage and visual

identity.

Maintain a detailed archive of all original designs, sketches,

prototypes, and final pieces.

Ensure all creative work respects the exclusivity and rarity that

define the brand.

- Quality & Aesthetic Control

Inspect and evaluate the final products for aesthetic finesse,

proportion, symmetry, and visual balance.

Provide creative inputs during the stone setting and finishing

stages to maintain artistic integrity.

- Vendor & Artisan Liaison

Identify and engage with master craftsmen, stone setters,

enamel artists, and specialty karigars for complex artisanal

requirements.

Ensure design concepts are communicated with precision to

ensure quality in execution.

- Budget & Resource Planning

Assist in the allocation of design and production budgets

related to high jewellery pieces.

Oversee design resource planning including reference

materials, prototyping tools, software upgrades, and artist

materials.

- Merchandising, Stock & Asset Oversight (Newly Added Section)

Oversee and maintain the master inventory of all finished

jewellery pieces, gemstone assets, prototypes, and sample

collections stored at the design studio.

Ensure meticulous documentation and tracking of all jewellery

assetsboth creative and commercialincluding tagging,

valuation records, certifications, and photography.

Manage the movement of jewellery pieces between

departments (design, production, marketing, boutique), and

ensure proper handover logs and approvals are maintained.

Collaborate with merchandising and sales teams to align stock

availability with seasonal collection launches, trunk shows,

and private viewings.

Conduct periodic stock audits and reconciliation in

coordination with accounts or finance, ensuring accurate

records of both in-use and archived assets.

Support internal merchandising decisions by providing

creative input on product assortment, pricing rationales, and

design lifecycle management.

Track the performance of key designs and collections to advise

on potential re-editions, re-interpretations, or repurposing of

unsold pieces.

Maintain secure storage and access control protocols for all

high-value pieces in the studios possession, ensuring

compliance with brand standards and insurance

requirements.

Essential Skills Exceptional Hand-sketching And Design Development Ability

Strong aesthetic judgement, with a refined eye for luxury, detail, and

proportion

Advanced understanding of jewellery construction, engineering, and

finishing

Mastery of CAD tools (Rhino, Matrix, etc.) and Adobe Creative Suite

Deep understanding of gemstones, diamond cuts, and stone setting

techniques

Strong leadership, communication, and team mentoring skills

Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple collections and

timelines

Client-focused mindset with strong interpersonal and storytelling skills

Absolute discretion, professionalism, and cultural sensitivity whe

Proven portfolio of original high jewellery creations

Prior experience working with ultra-high-end clients or heritage/luxury

brands preferred

Compensation range Negotiable

Location of posting Gurgaon, Haryana

Skills: merchandising,communication,management

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