Designer

Internships

Temporary

PURPOSE OF THE JOB: This role will be responsible for handling any design requirements of the company and its customers, producing creative designs of a high standard with technical precision based on given design briefs. Delight customers and sales associates with best-in-class CKC jewellery design

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES::

Key Responsibilities

Understand customer requirements and create designs accordingly on the showroom floor.
Create jewellery designs based on customer requirements as well as stock requirements.
Handle custom orders with precision, ensuring timely completion of designs with all specifications.
Assist sales staff with customised designing, provide customer consultations, create rough sketches, and advise on technical and aesthetic aspects of designs.
Visit showrooms regularly and on Designers’ Day to understand product requirements, interact with internal and external customers, showcase portfolios, and gather feedback.

Designing of Jewellery for Stock

Collect requirement details from concerned teams, conduct basic research, and gather inspiration to understand design needs.
Present rough sketches for approval and develop concepts further based on approved designs.
Create stock designs that enhance the overall product offering.
Innovate within given design briefs and create high-quality designs with creative detailing.
Coordinate with CAD designers to ensure accurate conversion of sketches into CAD designs.

Creativity of Designs

Develop creative concepts and innovative designs for competitions to enhance company recognition.

Productivity

Manage workload effectively and seek guidance from senior designers, supervisors, or managers whenever required.
Ensure timely completion of assigned tasks while maintaining speed and quality standards.
Achieve monthly targets and continuously strive to exceed expectations.

Market Trends and Fashion

Visit lifestyle boutiques, art shows, and exhibitions to analyse the latest trends in the fashion industry and bring fresh ideas to improve sales.
Continuously update design knowledge through reference books, magazines, and other relevant media.
Stay updated with market and fashion trends to ensure new designs align with current customer preferences.

Archiving of Designs

Save and maintain backup copies of physical and digital designs as instructed by supervisors/managers.
Hand over designs to the Design Assistant for proper archiving and department records.

Other Tasks and Activities

Perform additional tasks and activities as assigned by the immediate manager.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s degree from NIFT, JD, SNDT, GIA, JSS, Chitrakala Parishat, Kraftshala, or equivalent institution.
3–8 years of experience in jewellery design.
GIA certification will be an added advantage.
Freelancing and work-from-home opportunities are available.
Candidates currently employed with a jewellery company must provide a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their employer if selected.
Compensation will be based on design deliveries, aligned with the company’s cost structure.