Jewelry Designer (NIFT)

About Voylla:

Voylla is India’s premier fashion jewelry brand offering stylish, affordable, and trend-forward accessories that blend traditional Indian craftsmanship with modern design. With a strong online presence and growing offline retail footprint, Voylla has become synonymous with accessible style. Join us as we continue to innovate and set trends in the dynamic world of fashion jewelry.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Fashion Jewelry Designer to join our creative team. This role requires a trend-savvy professional with a strong aesthetic sensibility and the ability to design compelling jewelry collections that resonate with a diverse customer base. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with both digital and manual design techniques and be capable of translating creative concepts into commercially successful products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design trend-driven fashion jewelry collections across categories including earrings, necklaces, bangles, rings, and more.
• Conduct in-depth trend forecasting using runway reports, fashion portals, social media, and influencer trends to develop seasonally relevant collections.
• Create mood boards, color palettes, material references, and detailed themes for each new collection.
• Generate high-quality sketches, CADs, and technical drawings for production and sample development.
• Prepare detailed tech packs including materials, dimensions, finishes, and cost parameters.
• Collaborate with product development and production teams to ensure designs are manufacturable, cost-effective, and meet brand quality standards.
• Work closely with vendors and artisans during the sampling process to oversee prototyping, provide feedback, and ensure timely finalization.
• Identify and experiment with new materials, textures, techniques, and sustainable design practices.
• Maintain organized design archives, reference materials, sample trackers, and collection documents.
• Support cross-functional collaboration with marketing, e-commerce, and retail teams to ensure design alignment with customer needs and branding goals.
• Review sales and customer feedback data to iterate and improve designs for upcoming seasons.
• Mentor junior designers or interns as required and contribute to team development.

Required Skills & Competencies:

• Strong command of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Corel DRAW, and Microsoft Office; knowledge of Rhino, Matrix, or other 3D modeling tools is a plus.
• Exceptional sketching, rendering, and visualization skills (digital and hand-drawn).
• Excellent sense of proportion, detailing, color theory, and design finishing.
• Understanding of traditional and contemporary Indian jewelry forms and motifs.
• Awareness of current fashion cycles, consumer behavior, and market trends.
• Strong time management and multitasking abilities in a fast-paced design environment.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across departments and with external stakeholders.
• Problem-solving skills with a solution-oriented approach to design and production challenges.
• Presentation and communication skills to effectively share ideas with internal teams and partners.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Jewelry Design, Fashion Design, Accessory Design, or a related creative field (NIFT, Pearl Academy, or equivalent preferred).
• 3–5 years of professional experience in fashion or costume jewelry design, ideally in retail or e-commerce.
• Strong, updated portfolio showcasing original design work across various jewelry styles and categories.
• Experience working with both handcrafted and machine-manufactured jewelry.
• Familiarity with industry standards for jewelry safety, plating, finishing, and material use.
• Passion for fashion, creativity, and innovation in design.

Preferred:

• Prior experience in D2C (direct-to-consumer) brands or lifestyle/fashion retail brands.
• Exposure to regional Indian crafts and artisan collaborations.
• Interest or background in sustainable design practices.

To Apply:

Send your resume, portfolio (PDF or online link), and a brief cover letter outlining your interest and experience to [shivangi.sharma@voylla.com].