Product Development (PD) Head

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Job Title: Product Development (PD) Head / Merchandising Head – Jewellery Location: Mumbai (Kalachowki) Experience: Minimum 7–12+ years in Jewellery Product Development / Merchandising Industry: Jewellery industry only (mandatory) Education: Graduate in Fashion Design / Jewellery Design / NIFT / JD / GIA or equivalent Salary & Benefits: Up to 10 LPA About the Role We are seeking an experienced Jewellery Product Development / Merchandising Head to lead the creation, planning, and execution of high-volume, trend-driven jewellery collections. The ideal candidate must blend design sensibility, technical know-how, and commercial strategy, overseeing the entire product lifecycle from concept to production with a strong focus on quality, cost efficiency, and fast turnaround. Proficiency in Matrix, CorelDRAW, Illustrator, and related design tools is essential. Key Responsibilities Product Development Leadership  Lead the end-to-end development cycle for jewellery collections from concept, trend research, and design briefs to final production.  Translate seasonal trends, global inspirations, and market insights into commercially successful product lines.  Review and guide CAD designs, technical drawings, and prototypes to ensure accuracy, production feasibility, and cost-effectiveness.  Adapt luxury or high-fashion inspirations into mass-market, scalable jewellery products.  Convert sketches, mood boards, CADs into physical prototypes in collaboration with artisans and internal teams. Product Lifecycle Management  Oversee sampling, prototyping, refinement, and final approvals to meet aesthetic, quality, and cost targets.  Collaborate closely with CAD designers, karigars, factories, and manufacturers to ensure smooth production scalability.  Maintain and manage the product development calendar, ensuring timely collection launches.  Coordinate with merchandising, design, and procurement teams for pricing, costing, and line planning.  Ensure product photography is completed and updated accurately in the internal system. Merchandising & Commercial Responsibilities  Plan assortments and collection structures aligned with brand strategy and consumer demand.  Conduct trend analysis, competitor studies, and sales performance evaluations to guide new product lines.  Work on costing, pricing strategies, and margin optimization.  Ensure collections meet the brand’s style, quality standards, and commercial goals. Desired Candidate Profile  Jewellery industry experience is mandatory (fine jewellery, fashion jewellery, or mass-market jewellery).  Strong understanding of design, production processes, costing, materials, and jewellery manufacturing workflows.  Proficient in Matrix, CorelDRAW, Illustrator, and other design/CAD tools.  Excellent eye for design, aesthetics, detailing, and commercial viability.  Skilled in trend forecasting, collection planning, and product lifecycle management.  Strong communication, team management, and cross-functional coordination abilities.  Ability to work under deadlines and manage multiple product lines simultaneously