Senior Manager - Jewellery Design

About the Group and Brand

Aditya Birla Group, a global conglomerate ranked among Fortune 500 companies, boasts a workforce of over 150,000 employees across 100 nationalities. The group operates diversified businesses spanning metals, chemicals, textiles, cement, financial services, fashion retail, telecom, and renewable energy, with more than half its revenue coming from international markets. Recently, it expanded its luxury retail footprint by launching the Indriya jewellery brand in June 2024.

The Indian jewellery market is undergoing a transformation as younger generations view jewellery as a medium for self-expression, identity, and everyday style rather than just traditional celebrations or inheritance. Project Tiara, a new-age jewellery venture under the legal entity Novel Jewels and backed by the Aditya Birla Group, aims to cater to this contemporary mindset. The brand promises stylish, affordable, and versatile jewellery for daily wear, emphasizing trend-driven collections that allow stacking, layering, and personalization.

Role Summary and Objectives

Based in Mumbai and reporting to the Head of Design, the Senior Manager - Jewellery Design is responsible for translating the brand's design philosophy into compelling, innovative product collections aligned with strategic goals. The role demands presenting appealing design concepts that reflect the brand ethos while driving product innovation consistent with current trends.

Key Responsibilities

• Align design initiatives strategically with the overall business vision.
• Support development and launch of new design projects within the category.
• Create unique design stories for upcoming collections.
• Introduce innovation in design through novel settings, workmanship techniques, appearances, and stone cuts.
• Optimize brand financial performance by effectively managing raw material usage to maintain desired gross margins.
• Develop attractive collection samples and value-added services to help sales teams meet targets monthly.
• Identify and engage with new global vendors, manufacturers, and technology resources to enrich design expertise.
• Collaborate on external design partnerships to bring additional creative input.
• Ensure adherence to the annual design calendar, meeting quantity, quality, and deadlines.
• Support the prototype development process for new collections and capsule lines.
• Remain informed about consumer preferences, market shifts, product innovations, and global trends beyond jewellery to stay ahead competitively.
• Collaborate with the design research team to develop impactful design directions and stories for the category.

Competencies and Skills

• Strong understanding of design principles and ability to conceive original concepts.
• Creativity coupled with critical thinking skills.
• Innovative mindset with effective communication skills.
• Capability to work collaboratively across business functions delivering value to the group.

Candidate Profile and Qualifications

• Minimum 5 to 8 years of jewellery design experience.
• Proven design background in a specific category within a prominent organization of comparable scale.
• Hands-on exposure to all facets of jewellery design relevant to the category.
• Bachelor’s degree in Design or equivalent qualification.