Product Designer

JOB DESCRIPTION – PRODUCT DESIGNERS - RANJIT SINGH ROZI SHIKSHA KENDRA (RSK)

About the Organization

Ranjit Singh Rozi Shiksha Kendra (RSK) is a visionary initiative launched in 2019 through a generous donation from Late Shri Ranjit Singh, an IIT Kanpur alumnus of the 1965 batch. Driven by his dream of 'Prosperity for All', RSK works to transform rural India by empowering youth with education, skills, and sustainable livelihood opportunities.

Our initiatives include model village development, advanced training centres with smart classrooms, skill-based courses, organic farming projects, village tourism promotion, and water resource management. At RSK, you will be part of a mission-driven team working at the intersection of education, technology, and socio-economic transformation—creating real, lasting impact in rural communities.

Role Overview

We have a few positions for product designers with creativity and passion to work on artisan clusters and create high quality products rooted in tradition with contemporary appeal.

Position: Product Designer

Reporting to: Project Manager

Location: Rozi Shiksha Kendra , IIT Kanpur, Kanpur

Nature of position: Full Time.

Qualified candidates can consider on retainership basis as well.

Key Responsibilities

Design and Development of handicraft products

• Develop an understanding of the craft and come up with design strategies
• Conceptualise new product range that are sustainable for handicraft, home décor and lifestyle segments, and could be taken up easily by the artisans

Collaboration with experts and artisans

• Develop collaborations with design colleges and engage interns
• Work with the craft communities and build relationship of trust
• Survey the craft cluster and understand artisans’ strengths and skills

Training of artisans

• Develop training modules
• Plan and deliver training to artisans

Documentation and report writing

• Collect, organize, and maintain key organizational data.
• Prepare reports, dashboards, and analytics to support decision-making.

Craft Clusters

Designers could work on one or more clusters based on their expertise:

• Terracotta pottery cluster of Bithoor and Gorakhpur, and black pottery of Nizamabad
• Basketry using moonj, kansa, banana and other fibres in Prayagraj, Unnao, Amethi and Sultanpur
• Zari and zardozi cluster of Unnao, Kannauj and Bareilly
• Hand block printing in Farrukhabad
• Handmade paper of Kalpi
• Wooden Toys of Chitrakoot and Varanasi

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Design
• 1+ years of experience in the craft sector
• Creative thinker and
• Sound communication skills in Hindi or English.

How to Apply

Send your CV and a brief cover letter to rsk@iitk.ac.in by 30 November, 2025.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹21,600.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Paid sick time

Work Location: In person