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Creative Director

V&A Group

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

About the Role

V&A Group is a growing jewellery brand rooted in craft and committed to global relevance. We are looking for a Creative Director – Product Developer & Merchandiser who brings both a visionary creative eye and the leadership presence to channel it into a coherent, commercially strong product portfolio. This is a senior leadership role for someone who has spent 15+ years shaping jewellery collections across fine, bridal, fashion categories — and who thrives at the intersection of design direction, market intelligence, and team mentorship.

What You Will Own

1. Product Direction & Strategy

Define seasonal and annual product vision across fine jewelry, fashion, and bridal & occasion categories.
Translate global trend intelligence, trade show insights, and buyer feedback into a cohesive, commercially viable product direction.
Establish range architecture ensuring the right balance of newness, hero SKUs, and commercial anchors across B2B channels.
Lead product storytelling by building compelling narratives around collections that resonate with both trade buyers and end consumers.

2. Team Leadership & Creative Governance

Lead, mentor, and elevate a team of Sr. Designers & CAD Heads, building capability, creative confidence, and accountability.
Set creative standards and review processes to ensure design output meets both aesthetic intent and commercial reality.
Foster a culture of curiosity, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the team.

3. Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with design, production, and sourcing teams to ensure product concepts are executed to the highest standard within commercial constraints.
Partner with business leadership to align product strategy with international growth objectives.
Represent the brand at global trade shows, industry events, and buyer meetings; integrate market insights back into the product roadmap.

Candidate Profile (What We're Looking For)

Experience & Background

* 15+ years of progressive experience in jewelry merchandising, product development, or design direction.

* Demonstrated expertise across multiple jewelry categories: fine, fashion, and bridal.

* Proven track record of building and elevating product portfolios, not just managing existing ranges.

* Experience working with or for brands selling to both B2B (wholesale/export) and B2C (retail/DTC) channels.

* Prior experience managing and developing creative teams is essential.

Skills & Qualities

* Creative & Commercial Vision: A sharp creative eye to identify what is beautiful, relevant, and commercially viable.

* Business Acumen: Deep understanding of margins, sell-through, price architecture, and market positioning.

* Leadership: Ability to inspire, give directional feedback, and mentor creative talent.

* Global Fluency: Comfortable navigating international trade shows, aware of macro design trends, and skilled at adapting them to the V&A identity.

* Communication: Exceptional ability to articulate creative vision clearly to internal teams, leadership, and external buyers.

Why V&A Group?

* Strong Creative Foundation: Step into an established foundation to provide direction, not start from zero.

* Real Ownership: Direct opportunity to shape the product identity of a scaling brand at an exciting inflection point.

* International Exposure: Engagement in global market research, trade shows, and international buyer relationships.

* Balanced Culture: A leadership team that equally values craft, creativity, and commercial impact.

Contact & Application Details

* Email: hrtalent@vandagroup.com / hasmukh@vandagroup.com

* Phone: +91 7718916785

* Address: V&A Group, SEEPZ, Andheri, Mumbai

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