Design Manager

Design and Kavi manager

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Job Summary:

Design Manager

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design development process for carpets and rugs (hand-knotted, hand-tufted, flatweaves, etc.).
• Supervise a team of in-house designers, graph makers, and field trainers.
• Regularly coordinate with production and field teams to ensure smooth design execution in village looms.
• Translate global trends and customer briefs into marketable carpet designs.
• Ensure consistency in quality, innovation, and brand aesthetics.
• Collaborate with marketing and sales teams to support storytelling and product positioning.
• Project management skill is must required

Requirements:

• Degree in Textile Design, Carpet Design, Fine Arts, or similar.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in carpet/rug design, including team management.
• Strong understanding of weaving techniques, yarns, color matching, and graph systems.
• Proven track record in developing successful collections or custom projects.
• Fluent in

  Hindi

  and

  English

  for effective communication with artisans.
• Willingness to travel regularly to rural weaving centers.
• Proficient in design software (Photoshop, Illustrator, NedGraphics, or similar).
• Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience working in artisan-led or sustainable craft-based organizations.
• Knowledge of international design trends and luxury rug markets.
• Ability to mentor young designers and coordinate between creative and production teams.

What We Offer:

• A purpose-driven leadership role in a creative and artisan-centric brand.
• Opportunity to impact rural livelihoods while developing premium design.
• Creative freedom and access to global trend inputs.
• Dynamic, growing environment with exposure to international clients and markets.