Design Development Expert

The Design Expert will drive product innovation and enhancement. He/ She will work closely with artisans to prototype market-aligned bamboo products that combine cultural craftsmanship with contemporary design sensibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with local artisans to co-create innovative bamboo products suited to contemporary markets
• Conduct design research and identify trends in sustainable product design and craft-based innovation
• Develop product prototypes through sketching, sampling, and on-site prototyping sessions
• Organize and conduct design training and capacity-building workshops for artisans
• Provide design input for branding, cataloguing, and marketing materials
• Document product development processes, including drawings, specifications, and feedback reports
• Liaise with stakeholders and ensure product quality aligns with market and project standards

Educational Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in any one of the following disciplines:

• Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) – Applied Arts / Sculpture / Design
• B.Sc. in Fashion Design / Interior Design / Textile Design
• Bachelor in Handloom and Textile Technology (BHTT)
• Bachelor of Design (B.Des) – from recognized institutions including NID/NIFT

Or Diploma in:

• Bamboo and Cane Craft / Furniture Design / Handicraft Technology
• Fine Arts / Visual Arts / Craft Design

Preferred (not mandatory):

• Master of Fine Arts (MFA) – Design / Applied Arts / Product Aesthetics
• Master of Design (M.Des) / PG Diploma in Craft or Sustainable Product Design

Experience Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in product or craft design
• Prior work with rural artisans, SHGs, or traditional craft clusters
• Practical involvement in prototyping and aesthetic refinement
• Prior experience with bamboo, cane, or eco-materials preferred

Desirable Skills:

• Understanding of design thinking and product development cycles
• Sketching, visual communication, and digital or manual prototyping
• Workshop facilitation and artisan training capability
• Strong communication skills in English and Assamese
• Empathy and cultural sensitivity towards artisan communities

Job Type: Contractual / Temporary
Contract length: 7 months

Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹40,000.00 per month

Schedule:

• Day shift

Work Location: In person