Keyword

Design Merchandiser

Jewellery Merchandiser

Minimum Graduate

Jewellery design course preferable

Certified training for Design Merchandiser (programme aligned to G&J/Q 2303 released by the Gem & Jewellery Skills Council of India)

A minimum of 6 months of work experience/internship in diamond processing units

The tasks a Design Merchandiser is expected to perform include:

Developing jewellery design concepts and developing product lines

Knowledge of market trends

Ability to provide design briefs to the merchandiser and designer

Knowledge of preparing and implementing product development plans

Ability to coordinate with different teams

Ability to effectively managing teams

Knowledge of planning for capacity expansions

Ability to impart training to team members

Knowledge of technology and basic manufacturing techniques

Knowledge of pricing mechanisms based on various parameters

Knowledge of advanced software used in jewellery designing

Creativity

Attention to detail

Team player

Good communication skills

Fashion conscious

Willing to travel extensively along with long working hours

Patience

Good presentation skills

It is not a desk job

Needs to works with a team of merchandisers and designers

Travelling is required

Part-time work and contractual work is available

Work from home option is not available

Working hours

Most companies usually work for 6 days a week and 8 hours every day. This may vary from company to company. Shift system may be available in some organizations.Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?Yes

This job is not listed as hazardous or dangerous

For freshers - 8,000 per month

For candidates with 1/2 yearsexperience - 10,000 to 12,000 per month

For candidates with over 2 yearsexperience - 20,000 to 25,000 per month

(These figures are indicative and subject to change)

There is an estimated 1 million jewellery stores in India. The jewellery retail business is heading into an expansion mode given the various lifestyle and demographic factors. This means there will be an increase in the demand for Design Merchandiser.

Casting units across the country, especially Mumbai

Maximum casting units are in Mumbai

Will be updated

The Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery (IIGJ)

Indian Diamond Institute

Asiatic Centre of Gemological Services

Indian Institute Of Gemology

GIA India Laboratory Pvt. Ltd.

Pearl Academy

Will be updated