Senior Jewellery Designer and Design Manager

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 brand's creative

identity and values—timelessness, 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 Research global design trends, historical references, and gem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 brand's 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 brand's 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

assets—both creative and commercial—including 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 studio's 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