Craft Designer & Merchandiser – Metal Techniques

Kāli is building India’s first true luxury house.

We work with mixed materials and ancient geometry to create sculptural accessories and collectible forms. This role focuses on defining the metal craft language of Kāli, from mythic handles to functional sculpture, through artisan collaboration, design precision, and structured production.

Explore us at www.kaliindia.com

Your Role

You will lead the development of all metal components across collections. This includes design, prototyping, process setup, and vendor coordination, with a focus on form, weight, finish, and production consistency.

Key responsibilities:

• Design handles, clasps, trims, buckles, closures, and other hardware in brass and mixed metals
• Create CADs, CorelDRAW layouts, spec sheets, and proportion guides for artisans and manufacturers
• Develop cutting dies, wooden and metal moulds, jigs, and tooling for fabrication
• Work with karigars across metalsmithing and jewelery making processes
• Define and document standard processes for sampling, QC, and production handover
• Conduct regular checks for finish, weight, alignment, and material integrity
• Track changes, versions, costing, and workshop capacity
• Maintain a materials and technique archive for internal reference
• Collaborate closely with the leather and product teams for integration

Who You Are

• Based in Jaipur
• 5 to 10 years of experience in metal design, jewellery hardware, or product development
• Proficient in brass craft techniques and modern tooling practices
• Experienced in collaborating with artisan clusters and small workshops
• Skilled in CAD, CorelDRAW, Illustrator, and Excel
• Organised and able to implement structured processes and documentation
• Curious about Indian metallurgical traditions, symbolism, and sacred geometry
• Detail-oriented, practical, and able to manage timelines and quality independently

Skills

• CAD and CorelDRAW for metal design and spec creation
• Die, jig, and mould development
• Knowledge of hand-hammering, casting, soldering, buffing, and plating techniques
• Quality control systems and finish documentation
• Artisan communication and vendor coordination
• Costing, BOM creation, and production tracking in Excel
• Reference archiving and internal presentation

What’s in it for you

• Lead the development of iconic metalwork in a new luxury house
• Bring heritage techniques into collectible, high-design products
• Collaborate with top artisans, the founder, and global advisors
• Build a lasting archive of process and craft knowledge
• Shape the visual and material identity of Kāli from the ground up