Retail Operations Manager Function: Retail - Front Ends | Location: Across India | Reporting to: Head Of Retail Step Into the World of Nicobar Founded in 2016 by Simran Lal and Raul Rai, Nicobar is a modern, mindful, design-led lifestyle brand from India. “We wanted to create a new Indian sensibility that wasn’t necessarily Westernised.” We’re reimagining a contemporary Indian way of living, dressing, and looking at the world—rooted in culture, shaped by design, and guided by intention. At Nicobar, we believe in culture as much as commerce, and that how we build is just as important as what we build. Our studio is tucked away in Tulsi Farms, Chhatarpur, Delhi. Nestled among trees, seasonal gardens, a citrus grove, and our beloved dogs Nico & Dot, we call it “ the Treehouse. ” It earned its name when our architect reworked the blueprint to protect every single tree on the land. It’s a space where creativity brims and energy flows. If you’re drawn to thoughtful design, a youthful and nourishing team culture, and the chance to grow a brand with heart—we’d love to hear from you. Follow our journey: Instagram | LinkedIn | Nicobar.com | Watch our Co-founders, Raul & Simran talking about Nicobar Reach out to us through the below link - 📩 https://lnkd.in/gghFi5Yz Your Role in the Story: What this position is about and why it matters in the larger Nicobar ecosystem. As Retail Operations Manager, you’ll own the day-to-day running of stores, ensuring operational excellence, world-class customer experiences, and same-store growth across your territory. Where You’ll Make Impact: Key areas of responsibility—where your work will move the needle. Operations Excellence → Ensure SOP adherence, inventory accuracy, housekeeping, and governance. Partner with VM specialists to keep stores visually and experientially aligned with Nicobar’s proposition. Team Leadership & Development → Attract, inspire, and mentor brand ambassadors. Collaborate with L&D to ensure the team is trained and performs at peak levels. Customer-Centricity → Build strong, authentic relationships with customers, serving as a trusted advisor and elevating the Nicobar experience. Local Market & Revenue Growth → Leverage store and neighborhood relationships to drive footfalls, sales, and innovative initiatives like pop-ups or collaborations. Cross-Functional Collaboration → Share consumer insights with merchandising, marketing, and design teams to inform product and brand strategy. What You Bring Along: Essentials we’re looking for in your experience, skillset, and mindset. 5–10 years of professional experience, ideally managing stores in high street or mall environments. Strong execution orientation with attention to detail and quantitative skills. Ability to represent Nicobar’s brand and design aesthetic with authenticity and gravitas. Executive presence and collaborative mindset; able to influence without authority. Proven ability to drive revenue, customer engagement, and team performance. The Nicobar Spark: Traits, attitudes, and values that help you thrive in our culture. You live the Nicobar brand. You combine operational mastery with a customer-first mindset, inspiring your team and elevating every process under your leadership. You anticipate challenges, drive seamless execution, and deliver measurable impact—all while creating a thoughtful, modern Indian retail experience.
Job Summary We are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive Production Coordinator/Manager with a minimum of 4 years’ experience in shoot production. The ideal candidate should be excited to contribute across all aspects of photo shoot planning and execution, and work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless production operations. Key Responsibilities 1. Production Planning & Scheduling Develop and manage detailed production shoot schedules aligned with the marketing and campaign calendar. Maintain and regularly update the photography calendar. Work with the mentor/supervisor to streamline production planning via weekly review meetings. 2. Team & Vendor Coordination Collaborate with the Photography and Creative teams during planning, production, and post-shoot processes. Handle bookings for external talent (models, stylists, hair & makeup artists, etc.). Coordinate invoicing and payments with vendors in liaison with the Finance team. 3. Cross-functional Collaboration Coordinate sample management with Sourcing and Warehouse teams (call-ins and returns). Liaise with Design, Marketing, Merchandising, and Procurement teams to ensure alignment on shoot plans and deliverables. 4. Prop & Accessory Management Source props and accessories for shoots (clothing, homeware, lifestyle items). Ensure all items are procured, maintained, and returned efficiently. 5. Quality Assurance & Set Design Support set design based on creative briefs, ensuring visual and styling accuracy. Maintain high standards of production quality across all deliverables. 6. Process Optimization Adhere to established production workflows and support continuous improvement. Identify gaps and proactively suggest improvements in coordination with the mentor. 7. Resource & Equipment Management Oversee shoot logistics including equipment, props, and samples. Monitor inventory levels and ensure timely availability of required materials. Ensure all production equipment is well-maintained and in working condition. 8. Budgeting & Cost Control Prepare cost estimates and close costing approvals with the manager prior to booking any talent or set. Ensure production remains within the approved AOP (Annual Operating Plan). Negotiate with vendors for cost-effective solutions. Required Skills & Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. Experience: Minimum 4 years of experience in production, shoot coordination, or related operations. Language: Proficient in English (spoken and written). Technical Proficiency: Skilled in Microsoft Excel, Word, and general production tools. Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills. Leadership: Ability to work independently and manage shoots/campaigns end-to-end. Multitasking: Ability to handle multiple shoots, vendors, and deadlines simultaneously while staying calm under pressure. Team Player: Willing to learn, take initiative, and collaborate across departments. Organizational Skills: Highly detail-oriented with the ability to manage complex schedules and logistics. Problem-Solving: Capable of troubleshooting issues on set or during planning and providing timely solutions.
Job Summary We are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive Production Coordinator/Manager with a minimum of 4 years experience in shoot production. The ideal candidate should be excited to contribute across all aspects of photo shoot planning and execution, and work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless production operations. Key Responsibilities 1. Production Planning & Scheduling Develop and manage detailed production shoot schedules aligned with the marketing and campaign calendar. Maintain and regularly update the photography calendar. Work with the mentor/supervisor to streamline production planning via weekly review meetings. 2. Team & Vendor Coordination Collaborate with the Photography and Creative teams during planning, production, and post-shoot processes. Handle bookings for external talent (models, stylists, hair & makeup artists, etc.). Coordinate invoicing and payments with vendors in liaison with the Finance team. 3. Cross-functional Collaboration Coordinate sample management with Sourcing and Warehouse teams (call-ins and returns). Liaise with Design, Marketing, Merchandising, and Procurement teams to ensure alignment on shoot plans and deliverables. 4. Prop & Accessory Management Source props and accessories for shoots (clothing, homeware, lifestyle items). Ensure all items are procured, maintained, and returned efficiently. 5. Quality Assurance & Set Design Support set design based on creative briefs, ensuring visual and styling accuracy. Maintain high standards of production quality across all deliverables. 6. Process Optimization Adhere to established production workflows and support continuous improvement. Identify gaps and proactively suggest improvements in coordination with the mentor. 7. Resource & Equipment Management Oversee shoot logistics including equipment, props, and samples. Monitor inventory levels and ensure timely availability of required materials. Ensure all production equipment is well-maintained and in working condition. 8. Budgeting & Cost Control Prepare cost estimates and close costing approvals with the manager prior to booking any talent or set. Ensure production remains within the approved AOP (Annual Operating Plan). Negotiate with vendors for cost-effective solutions. Required Skills & Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Experience: Minimum 4 years of experience in production, shoot coordination, or related operations. Language: Proficient in English (spoken and written). Technical Proficiency: Skilled in Microsoft Excel, Word, and general production tools. Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills. Leadership: Ability to work independently and manage shoots/campaigns end-to-end. Multitasking: Ability to handle multiple shoots, vendors, and deadlines simultaneously while staying calm under pressure. Team Player: Willing to learn, take initiative, and collaborate across departments. Organizational Skills: Highly detail-oriented with the ability to manage complex schedules and logistics. Problem-Solving: Capable of troubleshooting issues on set or during planning and providing timely solutions.
Where You’ll Make Impact: Key areas of responsibility—where your work will move the needle. Operations Excellence → Ensure SOP adherence, inventory accuracy, housekeeping, and governance. Partner with VM specialists to keep stores visually and experientially aligned with Nicobar’s proposition. Team Leadership & Development → Attract, inspire, and mentor brand ambassadors. Collaborate with L&D to ensure the team is trained and performs at peak levels. Customer-Centricity → Build strong, authentic relationships with customers, serving as a trusted advisor and elevating the Nicobar experience. Local Market & Revenue Growth → Leverage store and neighbourhood relationships to drive footfalls, sales, and innovative initiatives like pop-ups or collaborations. Cross-Functional Collaboration → Share consumer insights with merchandising, marketing, and design teams to inform product and brand strategy. What You Bring Along: Essentials we’re looking for in your experience, skillset, and mindset. 5–10 years of professional experience, ideally managing stores in high street or mall environments. Strong execution orientation with attention to detail and quantitative skills. Ability to represent Nicobar’s brand and design aesthetic with authenticity and gravitas. Executive presence and collaborative mindset; able to influence without authority. Proven ability to drive revenue, customer engagement, and team performance. The Nicobar Spark: Traits, attitudes, and values that help you thrive in our culture. You live the Nicobar brand. You combine operational mastery with a customer-first mindset, inspiring your team and elevating every process under your leadership. You anticipate challenges, drive seamless execution, and deliver measurable impact—all while creating a thoughtful, modern Indian retail experience.
IMPACT OF THE POSITION (The impactful purpose statement, which summarizes the impact of the position in the business operations) The role will be responsible to lead and oversee the complete operations of the store and deliver a world-class customer experience in stores, and drive same-store-growth AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES Operations: Ensure adherence to detailed SOP; be accountable for inventory in stores optimal housekeeping, quality control, governance etc. With support from VM specialists, ensure that stores represent Nicobar proposition and offer a compelling, differentiated experience Work with L&D to ensure that the right training is imparted, and that team performance is high on training-related quizzes or other assessments Leverage relationships with landlords, staff at stores in the neighbourhood, to surface ideas that drive revenues and/or brand Work with planners, warehouse team, care to manage stock replenishments or customer complaints Provide consumer-led insights to merchandising, marketing and design teams Demonstrate a passion for the brand, and be an effective ambassador for it with customers, partners, colleagues and other stakeholders Work closely with head of retail and marketing to develop localised marketing initiatives that would drive footfalls to the store Customer experience: Be trusted advisor to Nicobar customers, building strong, lasting connects, leveraging a stellar understanding of our brand and our products, and maintaining an authentic, non-pushy, personal style. Leadership: Identify, attract, inspire brand ambassadors; build a team with a balanced mix of gender, age, and competency spikes WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR 5-10 years of professional experience Managed stores, ideally mix of high street and malls. Store management roles at comparable brands Ability to understand and represent our brand High execution orientation, bias for action Attention to detail Strong quantitative skills Executive presence, Nicobar gravitas REQUIRED TALENT COMPETENCIES & CHARACTERISTICS Authentic, mentorial Appreciation for the Nicobar design aesthetic Driven by a sense of purpose. Collaborative: ability to influence without authority High EQ KEY METRICS Revenues Footfall conversions, ABQ Acquiring new customers and engaging and retaining repeat customers. Revenues from innovations, e.g., assisted sales; pop-ups, collaborations NPS Employee retention and engagement, Training hours for self and team
Function: Design- Menswear | Location: New Delhi | Reporting to: Category Lead – Menswear About the role: We’re looking for a Junior Designer – Menswear to join our growing design tribe at Nicobar. If you are an original thinker, have a love for textiles and craft, eye for details and a knack for turning everyday inspirations into timeless pieces, this role is for you. You’ll help bring our menswear stories to life — collections that sit at the crossroads of craft and contemporary global design, rooted in Indian sensibilities but made for a modern world. What You’ll Do: • Support in creating seasonal collections that reflect Nicobar’s evolving menswear language. • Work on mood boards, sketches, and design development, from idea to sample. • Explore textile techniques, craft processes, and trims that add subtle depth to the range. • Prepare spec sheets, tech packs, and artworks that communicate the design story clearly. • Partner with sampling, production, and merchandising teams to bring designs to life. • Participate in fit trials and quality reviews to ensure the right balance of comfort and design integrity. • Stay curious —explore new qualities and silhouettes relevant to a mindful, modern wardrobe. • Contribute to shoots and styling discussions, ensuring every piece feels true to the Nicobar spirit. What We’re Looking For: • A degree in Fashion Design, Textile Design, or Apparel Design . • 1–3 years of hands-on experience in menswear design. • A strong understanding of aesthetics, textiles, and sustainable fabrics. • Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Excel. • A solid grasp of pattern making, construction, and finishing. • A sharp aesthetic eye and an intuitive sense of form, fit, and proportion. • Someone collaborative, detail-oriented, and curious — who enjoys the journey as much as the outcome. •Illustration and Graphic design proficiency is a strong plus. The Nicobar Spark: • Values collaboration, community, mindfulness and creating products that tell meaningful stories. • Balances creativity with practicality — designing for real lives, not trends. • Embodies Nicobar’s spirit of warmth, optimism, and modern Indian living.
Experience: 1–2 years Department: Visual Design Location: New Delhi About the Role We’re looking for a Junior Motion Graphic Designer to join Nicobar’s visual design team — someone with an eye for design and a flair for storytelling through animation. This role is ideal for a designer who enjoys bringing ideas to life through motion, with editing skills as a complementary strength. You’ll work closely with our creative and content teams to design and animate visuals that bring Nicobar’s brand world to life across campaigns, social media, and digital platforms. Key Responsibilities Create and animate engaging visuals for social media, campaigns, website, and marketing content. Bring static designs to life through motion while keeping them true to Nicobar’s aesthetic and tone. Maintain a consistent visual style while experimenting with new ideas and animation techniques. Manage timelines and deliver work with attention to detail and quality. What We’re Looking For 0–2 years of work experience in graphic design and animation. Animation — proficiency in Adobe After Effects is a must and Premiere Pro is an added bonus. Good knowledge of Illustrator and Photoshop is also required. A good eye for design, typography and movement. Ability to take feedback positively and make quick improvements.
As a Junior Designer Menswear at Nicobar, you will be a part of our design tribe and play a crucial role in bringing our menswear collections to life by merging craft with contemporary global design while staying true to Indian sensibilities. **Key Responsibilities:** - Support in creating seasonal collections that reflect Nicobar's evolving menswear language. - Work on mood boards, sketches, and design development, from idea to sample. - Explore textile techniques, craft processes, and trims that add subtle depth to the range. - Prepare spec sheets, tech packs, and artworks that communicate the design story clearly. - Partner with sampling, production, and merchandising teams to bring designs to life. - Participate in fit trials and quality reviews to ensure the right balance of comfort and design integrity. - Stay curious, explore new qualities and silhouettes relevant to a mindful, modern wardrobe. - Contribute to shoots and styling discussions, ensuring every piece feels true to the Nicobar spirit. **Qualifications Required:** - A degree in Fashion Design, Textile Design, or Apparel Design. - 1-3 years of hands-on experience in menswear design. - A strong understanding of aesthetics, textiles, and sustainable fabrics. - Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Excel. - A solid grasp of pattern making, construction, and finishing. - A sharp aesthetic eye and an intuitive sense of form, fit, and proportion. - Illustration and Graphic design proficiency is a strong plus. At Nicobar, we value collaboration, community, and mindfulness. We strive to create products that tell meaningful stories and design for real lives rather than trends. Join us in embodying Nicobar's spirit of warmth, optimism, and modern Indian living. As a Junior Designer Menswear at Nicobar, you will be a part of our design tribe and play a crucial role in bringing our menswear collections to life by merging craft with contemporary global design while staying true to Indian sensibilities. **Key Responsibilities:** - Support in creating seasonal collections that reflect Nicobar's evolving menswear language. - Work on mood boards, sketches, and design development, from idea to sample. - Explore textile techniques, craft processes, and trims that add subtle depth to the range. - Prepare spec sheets, tech packs, and artworks that communicate the design story clearly. - Partner with sampling, production, and merchandising teams to bring designs to life. - Participate in fit trials and quality reviews to ensure the right balance of comfort and design integrity. - Stay curious, explore new qualities and silhouettes relevant to a mindful, modern wardrobe. - Contribute to shoots and styling discussions, ensuring every piece feels true to the Nicobar spirit. **Qualifications Required:** - A degree in Fashion Design, Textile Design, or Apparel Design. - 1-3 years of hands-on experience in menswear design. - A strong understanding of aesthetics, textiles, and sustainable fabrics. - Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Excel. - A solid grasp of pattern making, construction, and finishing. - A sharp aesthetic eye and an intuitive sense of form, fit, and proportion. - Illustration and Graphic design proficiency is a strong plus. At Nicobar, we value collaboration, community, and mindfulness. We strive to create products that tell meaningful stories and design for real lives rather than trends. Join us in embodying Nicobar's spirit of warmth, optimism, and modern Indian living.
Experience: 12 years Department: Visual Design Location: New Delhi About the Role We're looking for a Junior Motion Graphic Designer to join Nicobar's visual design team someone with an eye for design and a flair for storytelling through animation. This role is ideal for a designer who enjoys bringing ideas to life through motion, with editing skills as a complementary strength. You'll work closely with our creative and content teams to design and animate visuals that bring Nicobar's brand world to life across campaigns, social media, and digital platforms. Key Responsibilities Create and animate engaging visuals for social media, campaigns, website, and marketing content. Bring static designs to life through motion while keeping them true to Nicobar's aesthetic and tone. Maintain a consistent visual style while experimenting with new ideas and animation techniques. Manage timelines and deliver work with attention to detail and quality. What We're Looking For 02 years of work experience in graphic design and animation. Animation proficiency in Adobe After Effects is a must and Premiere Pro is an added bonus. Good knowledge of Illustrator and Photoshop is also required. A good eye for design, typography and movement. Ability to take feedback positively and make quick improvements.
As a Junior Motion Graphic Designer at Nicobar, your role involves bringing ideas to life through motion, with a focus on design and storytelling through animation. You will collaborate closely with the creative and content teams to create engaging visuals that enhance Nicobar's brand presence across various platforms. Key Responsibilities: - Create and animate visuals for social media, campaigns, website, and marketing content. - Transform static designs into dynamic motion graphics while maintaining Nicobar's aesthetic and tone. - Uphold a consistent visual style while exploring new ideas and animation techniques. - Manage project timelines and deliver high-quality work with attention to detail. Qualifications Required: - 2 years of experience in graphic design and animation. - Proficiency in Adobe After Effects is essential, while knowledge of Premiere Pro, Illustrator, and Photoshop is beneficial. - Strong eye for design, typography, and motion. - Ability to receive feedback positively and implement quick improvements.,
NICOBAR AT A GLANCE (Overview of the organization) Nicobar is a modern, mindful, design-led brand from India, with clothing, homeware, and accessories. Founded in 2016 by Raul Rai and his wife, Simran Lal, the brand is inspired by journeys across the Indian Ocean and anchored in the brand’s philosophy: to make products that are designed to last, timeless in appeal, influenced by India’s culture, but globally relevant .Nicobar’s retail footprint encompasses 23 stores across India, plus a rapidly growing digital arm that's known for its sleek design and effortless user interface .Our core team works out of our lush garden studio in Delhi (we call it the Treehouse), where designers sketch and drape, the digital teams write and code, and the gardeners plant broccoli and tomatoes, but our people are spread across the country, in our stores, and in our warehouses .At Nicobar, we always strive to build a great culture: we foster authentic relationships and nurture creativity through meaningful downtime and team exercises. We’re a company that believes in culture as much as commerce, and that journeys are usually as worthy as destinations. And a significant portion of our time is spent finding great talent to collaborate with us in the next phase of our journey .IMPACT OF THE POSITIO N(The impactful purpose statement, which summarizes the impact of the positio nin the business operations ) The role will be responsible to lead and oversee the complete operations of the store and deliver a world-class customer experience in stores, and drive same-store-grow th AREAS OF RESPONSIBILIT IES Operatio ns: Ensure adherence to detailed SOP; be accountable for inventory in stores – optimal housekeeping, quality control, governance etc.With support from VM specialists, ensure that stores represent Nicobar proposition and offer a compelling, differentiated experi enceWork with L&D to ensure that the right training is imparted, and that team performance is high on training-related quizzes or other assessm entsLeverage relationships with landlords, staff at stores in the neighbourhood, to surface ideas that drive revenues and/or b randWork with planners, warehouse team, care to manage stock replenishments or customer compla intsProvide consumer-led insights to merchandising, marketing and design t eamsDemonstrate a passion for the brand, and be an effective ambassador for it with customers, partners, colleagues and other stakehol dersWork closely with head of retail and marketing to develop localised marketing initiatives that would drive footfalls to the s toreCustomer experien ce: Be “trusted advisor” to Nicobar customers, building strong, lasting connects, leveraging a stellar understanding of our brand and our products, and maintaining an authentic, non-pushy, personal st yle.Leadersh ip: Identify, attract, inspire brand ambassadors; build a team with a balanced mix of gender, age, and competency sp ikes WHAT WE ARE LOOKIN G FOR 5-10 years of professional expe rienceManaged stores, ideally mix of high street and malls.Store management roles at comparable brandsAbility to understand and represent our brandHigh execution orientation, bias for actionAttention to detailStrong quantitative skillsExecutive” presence, Nicobar gr avitasREQUIRED TALENT COMPETENCIES & CHARACTER ISTICS Authentic, me ntorialAppreciation for the Nicobar design ae stheticDriven by a sense of p urpose.Collaborative: ability to influence without au thority High EQ KEY METRICS RevenuesFootfall convers ions, ABQAcquiring new customers and engaging and retaining repeat c ustomers.Revenues from innovations, e.g., assisted sales; pop-ups, colla bor ationsNPSEmployee retention and engagement, Training hours for self and team