Craftizen is a not-for-profit company founded in 2014 with a vision to preserve and evolve Indian craft skills so that they remain an integral part of our cultural fabric. We focus on craft-based skill and design training, coupled with market-driven capacity building to enable sustainable livelihoods for the following marginalised communities: Adults with intellectual disability Underprivileged women Traditional artisans We implement the livelihood programs with support from CSR donors, and in partnership with NGO partners. We are currently supporting 101 vocational training / livelihood centres across 9 states. Our goal is to provide dignified income earning and employment opportunities to communities with no other sources / limited avenues for sustained income generation. Under our flagship livelihood program, the Green Skilling Program we focus on eco-friendly craft skills such as recycling of Temple flowers and paper discards to create a range of unique products. These skills were selected since they suited the ability of our artisans who are adults with intellectual disability. We created “Petalists” as a brand to market the unique products created through the green skilling initiative including Holi Colours, Festive gifting especially for Diwali, Trophies, Medals and Corporate gifts. Roles & Responsibilities 1. Sales & Business Development Identify and pursue new business opportunities to achieve sales targets. Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, partners, and stakeholders. Develop and execute sales strategies to enhance revenue growth. Conduct market research to identify trends and customer needs. Prepare and deliver compelling sales presentations and proposals. Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms with potential clients. Track sales performance and report key metrics to management. 2. Participation in Events & Stalls Represent the company at trade fairs, exhibitions, and industry events. Plan and set up stalls, ensuring branding and marketing materials are effectively displayed. Engage with potential customers, partners, and industry professionals during events. Generate leads and follow up post-event to convert prospects into clients. Collaborate with the marketing team to maximize event impact and outreach. Gather feedback from events to improve future participation and sales strategies. Requirements and Skills: Qualification and Experience Bachelors / Master degree in Marketing with minimum 5 years of experience Prior experience working for a sustainable brand / craft-based entity / social enterprise Prior experience working in a start-up environment / managing young and dynamic teams Preferable to have prior experience in social enterprise / handicrafts sector Prior experience of analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, WebTrends) Strong networking and relationship building skills Strong analytical skills and data-driven thinking Willingness to travel for events and client meetings Able to work independently and in a team oriented environment Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skillas Travel : Role requires local travel within your respective location and outstation on a need basis Application Process: Please email your CV and a letter of interest to careers@craftizen.org Only shortlisted candidates who fulfill the above criteria shall be contacted.
Craftizen is a not-for-profit company founded in 2014 with a vision to preserve and evolve Indian craft skills so that they remain an integral part of our cultural fabric. We focus on craft-based skill and design training, coupled with market-driven capacity building to enable sustainable livelihoods for the following marginalised communities: 1. Adults with intellectual disability 2. Underprivileged women 3. Traditional artisans We implement the livelihood programs with support from CSR donors, and in partnership with NGO partners. We are currently supporting 80 vocational training / livelihood centres across 9 states , and are on track to add another 20 centers in the current financial year. Our goal is to provide dignified income earning and employment opportunities to communities with no other sources / limited avenues for sustained income generation. Under our flagship livelihood program, the Green Skilling Program we focus on eco-friendly craft skills such as recycling of Temple flowers and paper discards to create a range of unique products. These skills were selected since they suited the ability of our artisans who are adults with intellectual disability. We created “Petalists” as a brand to market the unique products created through the green skilling initiative including Holi Colours, Festive gifting especially for Diwali, Trophies, Medals and Corporate gifts. Roles & Responsibilities 1. Sales & Business Development ● Identify and pursue new business opportunities to achieve sales targets. ● Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, partners, and stakeholders. ● Develop and execute sales strategies to enhance revenue growth. ● Conduct market research to identify trends and customer needs. ● Prepare and deliver compelling sales presentations and proposals. ● Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms with potential clients. ● Track sales performance and report key metrics to management. 2. Participation in Events & Stalls ● Represent the company at trade fairs, exhibitions, and industry events. ● Plan and set up stalls, ensuring branding and marketing materials are effectively displayed. ● Engage with potential customers, partners, and industry professionals during events. ● Generate leads and follow up post-event to convert prospects into clients. ● Collaborate with the marketing team to maximize event impact and outreach. ● Gather feedback from events to improve future participation and sales strategies. Required Skills & Qualifications: ● Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field. ● Proven experience in sales, business development, or event participation. ● Strong networking and relationship-building skills. ● Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills. ● Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment. ● Prior experience of analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, WebTrends) ● Preferable to have prior experience in social enterprise / handicrafts sector ● Willingness to travel for events and client meetings. Travel : Role requires local travel within your respective location and outstation on a need basis Requirements and Skills: Qualification and Experience ● Bachelors / Master degree in Marketing with minimum 5 years of experience ● Prior experience working for a sustainable brand / craft-based entity / social enterprise ● Prior experience working in a start-up environment / managing young and dynamic teams ● Preferable to have prior experience in social enterprise / handicrafts sector ● Prior experience of analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, WebTrends) ● Strong analytical skills and data-driven thinking Application Process: Please email your CV and a letter of interest to careers@craftizen.org Job Type: Full-time Pay: ₹35,000.00 - ₹40,000.00 per month Benefits: Health insurance Work from home Ability to commute/relocate: Hyderabad, Telangana: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred) Education: Master's (Preferred) Experience: Business development: 5 years (Preferred) Language: English (Preferred) Willingness to travel: 75% (Preferred) Work Location: In person Application Deadline: 17/08/2025 Expected Start Date: 08/08/2025
Craftizen is a not-for-profit company founded in 2014 with a vision to preserve and evolve Indian craft skills so that they remain an integral part of our cultural fabric. We focus on craft-based skill and design training, coupled with market-driven capacity building to enable sustainable livelihoods for the following marginalised communities: 1. Adults with intellectual disability 2. Underprivileged women 3. Traditional artisans We implement the livelihood programs with support from CSR donors, and in partnership with NGO partners. We are currently supporting 80 vocational training / livelihood centres across 9 states , and are on track to add another 20 centers in the current financial year. Our goal is to provide dignified income earning and employment opportunities to communities with no other sources / limited avenues for sustained income generation. Under our flagship livelihood program, the Green Skilling Program we focus on eco-friendly craft skills such as recycling of Temple flowers and paper discards to create a range of unique products. These skills were selected since they suited the ability of our artisans who are adults with intellectual disability. We created “Petalists” as a brand to market the unique products created through the green skilling initiative including Holi Colours, Festive gifting especially for Diwali, Trophies, Medals and Corporate gifts. Roles & Responsibilities 1. Sales & Business Development ● Identify and pursue new business opportunities to achieve sales targets. ● Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, partners, and stakeholders. ● Develop and execute sales strategies to enhance revenue growth. ● Conduct market research to identify trends and customer needs. ● Prepare and deliver compelling sales presentations and proposals. ● Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms with potential clients. ● Track sales performance and report key metrics to management. 2. Participation in Events & Stalls ● Represent the company at trade fairs, exhibitions, and industry events. ● Plan and set up stalls, ensuring branding and marketing materials are effectively displayed. ● Engage with potential customers, partners, and industry professionals during events. ● Generate leads and follow up post-event to convert prospects into clients. ● Collaborate with the marketing team to maximize event impact and outreach. ● Gather feedback from events to improve future participation and sales strategies. Required Skills & Qualifications: ● Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field. ● Proven experience in sales, business development, or event participation. ● Strong networking and relationship-building skills. ● Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills. ● Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment. ● Prior experience of analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, WebTrends) ● Preferable to have prior experience in social enterprise / handicrafts sector ● Willingness to travel for events and client meetings. Travel : Role requires local travel within your respective location and outstation on a need basis Requirements and Skills: Qualification and Experience ● Bachelors / Master degree in Marketing with minimum 5 years of experience ● Prior experience working for a sustainable brand / craft-based entity / social enterprise ● Prior experience working in a start-up environment / managing young and dynamic teams ● Preferable to have prior experience in social enterprise / handicrafts sector ● Prior experience of analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, WebTrends) ● Strong analytical skills and data-driven thinking Application Process: Please email your CV and a letter of interest to careers@craftizen.org Job Type: Full-time Pay: ₹35,000.00 - ₹40,000.00 per month Benefits: Health insurance Work from home Ability to commute/relocate: Hyderabad, Telangana: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred) Education: Master's (Preferred) Experience: Business development: 5 years (Preferred) Language: English (Preferred) Willingness to travel: 75% (Preferred) Work Location: In person Application Deadline: 17/08/2025 Expected Start Date: 08/08/2025
Craftizen is a not-for-profit company founded in 2014 with a vision to preserve and evolve Indian craft skills so that they remain an integral part of our cultural fabric. We focus on craft-based skill and design training, coupled with market-driven capacity building to enable sustainable livelihoods for the following marginalised communities: Adults with intellectual disability Underprivileged women Traditional artisans We implement the livelihood programs with support from CSR donors, and in partnership with NGO partners. We are currently supporting 101 vocational training / livelihood centres across 9 states. Our goal is to provide dignified income earning and employment opportunities to communities with no other sources / limited avenues for sustained income generation. Under our flagship livelihood program, the Green Skilling Program we focus on eco-friendly craft skills such as recycling of Temple flowers and paper discards to create a range of unique products. These skills were selected since they suited the ability of our artisans who are adults with intellectual disability. We created “Petalists” as a brand to market the unique products created through the green skilling initiative including Holi Colours, Festive gifting especially for Diwali, Trophies, Medals and Corporate gifts. Roles & Responsibilities 1. Sales & Business Development Identify and pursue new business opportunities to achieve sales targets. Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, partners, and stakeholders. Develop and execute sales strategies to enhance revenue growth. Conduct market research to identify trends and customer needs. Prepare and deliver compelling sales presentations and proposals. Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms with potential clients. Track sales performance and report key metrics to management. 2. Participation in Events & Stalls Represent the company at trade fairs, exhibitions, and industry events. Plan and set up stalls, ensuring branding and marketing materials are effectively displayed. Engage with potential customers, partners, and industry professionals during events. Generate leads and follow up post-event to convert prospects into clients. Collaborate with the marketing team to maximize event impact and outreach. Gather feedback from events to improve future participation and sales strategies. Requirements and Skills: Qualification and Experience Bachelors / Master degree in Marketing with minimum 5 years of experience Prior experience working for a sustainable brand / craft-based entity / social enterprise Prior experience working in a start-up environment / managing young and dynamic teams Preferable to have prior experience in social enterprise / handicrafts sector Prior experience of analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, WebTrends) Strong networking and relationship building skills Strong analytical skills and data-driven thinking Willingness to travel for events and client meetings Able to work independently and in a team oriented environment Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skillas Travel : Role requires local travel within your respective location and outstation on a need basis Application Process: Please email your CV and a letter of interest to careers@craftizen.org Only shortlisted candidates who fulfill the above criteria shall be contacted.
About us: Craftizen is a not-for-profit company founded in 2014 with a vision to preserve and evolve Indian craft skills so that they remain an integral part of our cultural fabric. We focus on craft-based skill and design training, coupled with market-driven capacity building to enable sustainable livelihoods for the following marginalised communities: Adults with intellectual disability Underprivileged women Traditional artisans We implement the livelihood programs with support from CSR donors, and in partnership with NGO partners. An Office Assistant is a key administrative professional who ensures the smooth operation of an office by handling various clerical and organizational tasks. Roles & Responsibilities: · Supervise House keeping and up keeping of office · Coordinate with vendors and suppliers for office maintenance and supplies · Attending to Visitors (offering water, preparing Coffee/Tea) · Attending to purchases of housekeeping, pantry essentials, medicines etc., · Assist in movement of inward /out ward inventories or stocks · Assisting in arranging office, ware house & display of products · Assisting – fulfilment (assembling of inventory, packing, labelling & dispatch) · Attending to booking of parcel at travels and receiving · Assisting in assembling inventory for events etc., · Coordinate for purchasing of training & sample materials as required by team · Assisting in carryout QC of stock (RM/Semi finished/Finished stock) · Provide administrative support to HR & other team members as required. · Ensure the office environment is tidy and organized. · Assist in organizing company events or meetings, including logistics and catering. · Support HR and finance departments with basic administrative tasks. Qualifications and Requirements · High school diploma or equivalent qualification. · Proven experience working in an office environment or similar role. · Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook). · Good organizational and multitasking abilities. · Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. · Attention to detail and accuracy in completing tasks. · Ability to prioritize tasks and work efficiently. Job Type: Full-time Pay: Up to ₹20,000.00 per month Application Question(s): Should have two wheeler and a valid license Language: English (Preferred) Hindi (Preferred) Location: Indiranagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka (Preferred) Willingness to travel: 50% (Preferred) Work Location: In person
Craftizen is a not-for-profit company founded in 2014 with a vision to preserve and evolve Indian craft skills so that they remain an integral part of our cultural fabric. We focus on craft-based skill and design training, coupled with market-driven capacity building to enable sustainable livelihoods for the following marginalised communities: 1. Adults with intellectual disability 2. Underprivileged women 3. Traditional artisans We implement the livelihood programs with support from CSR donors, and in partnership with NGO partners. We are currently supporting 101 vocational training / livelihood centres across 9 states . Further, there is a strong environmental focus and all of the skill training is focussed on craft skills involving recycling and upcycling of a range of discard materials including such as Temple flowers, Paper-waste, Fabric leftovers and Silk thread discards. The project is a comprehensive approach to craft based livelihoods that in addition to skill training also involves production, design and marketing support. Responsibilities: I. Research ● Research the discard materials thoroughly to understand different ways of working with them ● Research products made from recycling and upcycling with similar and other materials in India and abroad focussing on different techniques and innovations ● Research on different techniques / processes / tools / required for our products - physical market visits as well as online research ● Market research to study trends and understand scope and appeal of the craft skill / material / product range II. Design Development ● Craft based product development across a wide range of craft skills including recycling and upcycling a range of discards (as mentioned above) ● Product development - designing, sampling and prototyping for all approved concepts ● Drive innovations particularly in flower recycling ● Incorporating features into the products that will appeal to our target audience (corporate professionals / retail customers as the case maybe) such as educational value, use of sustainable materials, durability, safety and so on. ● Designing suitable promotional material and branding including packaging and labels ● Market-centric designs focussed on our target bulk buyers for the different festive seasons - Diwali, Holi and Rakshabandhan ; as well as corporate gifting ● Plan and execute design development, sampling and prototyping along with our partner centres and trainers ● Ensure our product development is in keeping within target cost and price constraints / decisions III. Training and Production ● Design training & capacity building of craft trainers and master artisans ● Monitor the design training of beneficiaries ● Understand process efficiency for the craft since this will be a key input in finalisation of our designs ensuring production and cost efficiencies ● Planning for an integrated production line along with production team ● Assisting production team in planning for assembly line production ● Planning (monthly, quarterly and annual) for design and production across our livelihood centres in and around Bangalore and Hyderabad ● Conducting train the trainer workshops for our trainers and partner centres on a need basis ● Ensure partner centres deliver samples / prototypes / production orders within committed timelines IV. Project Documentation ● Design documentation: skill techniques, design specifications, sampling process and quality guidelines, photographs and videos ● Actively involved in user feedback and testing of products ● Developing and standardising quality guidelines for all of the samples and products ● Submitting periodic reports as required V. Working with Stakeholders ● Work closely with our partner organizations in and around Bangalore and in other cities ● Design coordination with other freelance designers engaged under the program ● Work with external experts / institutes / technical advisors / mentors assigned to the project ● Agencies involved in Branding, Packaging, Product Testing, Certifications and so on Job Type: Full-time Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹45,000.00 per month Work Location: In person
Craftizen is a not-for-profit company founded in 2014 with a vision to preserve and evolve Indian craft skills so that they remain an integral part of our cultural fabric. We focus on craft-based skill and design training, coupled with market-driven capacity building to enable sustainable livelihoods for the following marginalised communities: 1. Adults with intellectual disability 2. Underprivileged women 3. Traditional artisans We implement the livelihood programs with support from CSR donors, and in partnership with NGO partners. We are currently supporting 101 vocational training / livelihood centres across 9 states . Further, there is a strong environmental focus and all of the skill training is focussed on craft skills involving recycling and upcycling of a range of discard materials including such as Temple flowers, Paper-waste, Fabric leftovers and Silk thread discards. The project is a comprehensive approach to craft based livelihoods that in addition to skill training also involves production, design and marketing support. Responsibilities: I. Research ● Research the discard materials thoroughly to understand different ways of working with them ● Research products made from recycling and upcycling with similar and other materials in India and abroad focussing on different techniques and innovations ● Research on different techniques / processes / tools / required for our products - physical market visits as well as online research ● Market research to study trends and understand scope and appeal of the craft skill / material / product range II. Design Development ● Craft based product development across a wide range of craft skills including recycling and upcycling a range of discards (as mentioned above) ● Product development - designing, sampling and prototyping for all approved concepts ● Drive innovations particularly in flower recycling ● Incorporating features into the products that will appeal to our target audience (corporate professionals / retail customers as the case maybe) such as educational value, use of sustainable materials, durability, safety and so on. ● Designing suitable promotional material and branding including packaging and labels ● Market-centric designs focussed on our target bulk buyers for the different festive seasons - Diwali, Holi and Rakshabandhan ; as well as corporate gifting ● Plan and execute design development, sampling and prototyping along with our partner centres and trainers ● Ensure our product development is in keeping within target cost and price constraints / decisions III. Training and Production ● Design training & capacity building of craft trainers and master artisans ● Monitor the design training of beneficiaries ● Understand process efficiency for the craft since this will be a key input in finalisation of our designs ensuring production and cost efficiencies ● Planning for an integrated production line along with production team ● Assisting production team in planning for assembly line production ● Planning (monthly, quarterly and annual) for design and production across our livelihood centres in and around Bangalore and Hyderabad ● Conducting train the trainer workshops for our trainers and partner centres on a need basis ● Ensure partner centres deliver samples / prototypes / production orders within committed timelines IV. Project Documentation ● Design documentation: skill techniques, design specifications, sampling process and quality guidelines, photographs and videos ● Actively involved in user feedback and testing of products ● Developing and standardising quality guidelines for all of the samples and products ● Submitting periodic reports as required V. Working with Stakeholders ● Work closely with our partner organizations in and around Bangalore and in other cities ● Design coordination with other freelance designers engaged under the program ● Work with external experts / institutes / technical advisors / mentors assigned to the project ● Agencies involved in Branding, Packaging, Product Testing, Certifications and so on Job Type: Full-time Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹45,000.00 per month Work Location: In person
Craftizen is a not-for-profit company founded in 2014 with a vision to preserve and evolve Indian craft skills so that they remain an integral part of our cultural fabric. We focus on craft-based skill and design training, coupled with market-driven capacity building to enable sustainable livelihoods for the following marginalized communities: - Adults with intellectual disability - Underprivileged women - Traditional artisans We implement livelihood programs with support from CSR donors and in partnership with NGO partners. Currently, we are supporting 101 vocational training/livelihood centers across 9 states. Our approach includes a strong environmental focus, with all skill training focused on craft skills involving recycling and upcycling of a range of discard materials like Temple flowers, Paper-waste, Fabric leftovers, and Silk thread discards. The project entails a comprehensive approach to craft-based livelihoods that involve skill training, production, design, and marketing support. Responsibilities: - **Research** - Thoroughly research discard materials to understand different ways of working with them. - Research products made from recycling and upcycling with similar and other materials in India and abroad, focusing on different techniques and innovations. - Research different techniques/processes/tools required for our products through physical market visits and online research. - Conduct market research to study trends and understand the scope and appeal of the craft skill/material/product range. - **Design Development** - Develop craft-based products using a wide range of craft skills, including recycling and upcycling a variety of discards. - Design, sample, and prototype all approved concepts. - Drive innovations, particularly in flower recycling. - Incorporate features into products that appeal to the target audience, such as educational value, use of sustainable materials, durability, and safety. - Design suitable promotional material and branding, including packaging and labels. - Develop market-centric designs focused on target bulk buyers for different festive seasons and corporate gifting. - Plan and execute design development, sampling, and prototyping with partner centers and trainers. - Ensure product development aligns within target cost and price constraints/decisions. - **Training and Production** - Design training and capacity building for craft trainers and master artisans. - Monitor the design training of beneficiaries. - Understand process efficiency for the craft to finalize designs ensuring production and cost efficiencies. - Plan for an integrated production line along with the production team. - Assist the production team in planning for assembly line production. - Plan for design and production on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis across livelihood centers in and around Bangalore and Hyderabad. - Conduct train the trainer workshops for trainers and partner centers on a need basis. - Ensure partner centers deliver samples, prototypes, and production orders within committed timelines. - **Project Documentation** - Document skill techniques, design specifications, sampling process, quality guidelines, photographs, and videos. - Actively involve in user feedback and testing of products. - Develop and standardize quality guidelines for all samples and products. - Submit periodic reports as required. - **Working with Stakeholders** - Collaborate closely with partner organizations in and around Bangalore and other cities. - Coordinate design with freelance designers engaged under the program. - Work with external experts, institutes, technical advisors, mentors assigned to the project, and agencies involved in branding, packaging, product testing, certifications, and more. Job Type: Full-time Benefits: - Health insurance Work Location: In person,