Description:

Job Title: Head - Product Design

Location: SEEPZ, Andheri East, Mumbai

Position Summary:

- We are seeking a visionary and hands-on Product Design Head to lead our end-to-end jewelry design and development function.

- This role blends creative excellence with business strategy, overseeing a multidisciplinary design team and translating market insights into high-impact collections.

- The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in jewelry design along with proven leadership in driving innovation, operational excellence, and commercial success.

Key Responsibilities:

Functional Leadership:

- Creative Direction & Design Governance: Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of manual designers, CAD professionals, and merchandisers to deliver trend-forward, high-performing jewelry collections.

- End-to-End Product Development: Own the entire design lifecyclefrom concept ideation to final sampleensuring quality, cost-efficiency, and manufacturability.

- Trend Intelligence & Innovation: Track global fashion and design trends, experimenting with new materials, techniques, and aesthetics to ensure our collections remain ahead of the curve.

- Design Process Excellence: Establish robust planning, workflow management, and quality control systems that drive timely delivery and optimize hit rates.

- Client-Centric Collaboration: Partner with key accounts to co-create designs, integrate feedback, and customize solutions to suit their unique positioning and customer base.

Business Leadership:

- Strategic Partnership with Merchandising & Sales: Translate market data, sales analytics, and customer behavior insights into commercially viable design strategies.

- Brand Alignment: Champion the brand aesthetic and ensure all designs embody Kama Jewelrys design language, craftsmanship, and value proposition.

- Revenue-Driven Design Planning: Align collection calendars with sales cycles, trade events, and launch plans to maximize revenue opportunities and market responsiveness.

- Leadership & Capability Building: Build a future-ready design organization by developing talent, succession plans, and cross-functional collaboration.

- Trade Show Impact: Lead concept-to-execution design presence at domestic and international trade shows, showcasing innovation and storytelling aligned with business priorities.

Qualifications:

- Bachelors or Masters degree in Jewelry Design, Fashion Design, or a related creative field

- 10+ years of progressive experience in jewelry or luxury product design, with at least 5 years in a leadership role

- Strong understanding of precious metals, gemstones, manufacturing techniques, and CAD platforms

- Demonstrated ability to bridge creativity with commercial outcomes

- Collaborative, influential leader with exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills

What You Bring:

- A balance of aesthetic sensibility and business acumen

- A builders mindset with the ability to scale design functions and build future-ready capabilities

- A proactive, solution-driven approach to integrating client needs with design innovation

- Passion for storytelling through design and elevating customer experiences

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Kama Jewelry:

At Kama Jewelry, we celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone is respected and valued. We believe diverse perspectives drive innovation and business excellence. We encourage applications from individuals across all backgrounds and identities.