Head of Product Design, De Beers Jewellers

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Company Description
You communicate easily and openly with your colleagues and enjoy being part of a talented and diverse team. Whether creative or analytical, you are attracted by our fascinating product: nature's hardest substance yet most tender gift.
We work with the finest diamond cutters to bring customers the world's most beautiful diamonds.
Our diamonds inspire us to shine and we are committed to making a positive difference to the people and places we touch.
If you have the personality and skills to share our passion for all that diamonds can do, we'd love to hear from you.
We're the world's leading diamond company - a unique luxury business that thrives on the creativity, passion and knowledge of our people.
To push our company forwards, we always need to think differently. We welcome diverse perspectives, people who spark fresh thinking and aren't afraid to challenge assumptions.
In return, we provide you with the space and support to grow and achieve your ambitions
Job Description
As the Head of Jewellery Design you will bring to life, through jewelry collections, the creative vision as set in the brand platform and led by the CEO.
You will drive product design for Fine Jewellery and High Jewellery, as well as Solitaires and Classics, ensuring aesthetics are aligned with the universe, codes, and personality synonymous with the brand.
Drawing upon your exceptional design expertise and technical knowledge, you will inspire and mentor a team of talented designers, fostering a culture of creativity, excellence, and collaboration.
This role presents an exciting opportunity to shape the future of luxury jewellery design within one of the world's most esteemed brands.
You may be asked to support creative collaborations.
Creative and Design Development
Lead the jewellery design for De Beers Jewellers, aligning with the brand portfolio and values, market trends, and consumer preferences.
According to the Product Marketing brief, conceptualize and develop innovative and captivating jewellery collections, ranging from high jewellery pieces to everyday wear, while maintaining the brand's distinct identity.
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including product development, marketing, and markets Managing Directors and teams to ensure design concepts translate seamlessly into commercially viable products.
Work in-conjunction with the Product Marketing team to ensure brief translates creatively in order to commence design
Propose ideas and concepts for additional lines in accordance with the strategy defined by the Product Marketing team
Create inspirational mood boards for the selected jewellery themes
Create Concepts enriched with brand storytelling
Produce inspirational, illustrative sketches and artwork to enhance the designs
Produce style variations for each jewellery piece to review with Product Marketing
Finalise selected proposals with technical drawings in 3-D views
Adapt design, if needed, in order to meet with development and marketing objectives to ensure product is commercial and meets recommended pricing structures
Present final designs to CEO, DBJ, CMO, DBJ and Product Marketing Director DBJ for validation
Collaborate with the product development team in prototyping phase to adapt design if required
Review and approve all jewellery prototypes in-line with design brief
In collaboration with the product development team, carry out visits to workshops and production sites to ensure design consistency and accurate interpretation
Work closely with the diamond sourcing teams to select and source the highest quality diamonds and materials.
Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and design innovations, incorporating relevant insights into the development of new collections and designs.
Build relationships internationally with key members of the management committee and ensure that product strategy is always at the forefront of any key business decision
Support with potential external, high profile collaborations, if and when needed
Special Orders
Meet with the client, if and when required, to finalise exact brief
Liaise with store and special request team to meet agreed deadlines
Produce final design proposals (including technical drawings) to discuss with the client and Brand Ambassadors
Creative Consultations
Collaborate, support, and guide the business on all visual aspects of the brand and execution when required
Provide creative/design direction for internal/external business needs where required
Provide creative direction for marketing briefs, review and approve proposals from an aesthetic and creative standpoint
Collaborate with PR in regards to promotion of the brand; international press presentations, VIP events, worldwide press interviews for magazines and television if and when required
Design Studio Management
Provide artistic guidance and mentorship to the design team, nurturing their talent and fostering a culture of creativity, innovation, and continuous learning.
Effectively manage the product design team to achieve design briefs within allocated budgets
Effectively manage studio team members to achieve all design projects
Effectively allocated and manage outsourced projects if and when needed
Work closely with the CMO, DBJ, Product Marketing Director, Head of Manufacturing & Sourcing, the Product Development team and the market MDs to ensure effective interdepartmental communication and relationships
Manage the studio to encourage efficiency of working practice by setting and reviewing processes and procedures. Streamline methodologies for optimum efficiency
Update and oversee the effective implementation of a logical and accurate studio archive system
Commission creative artworks on ad hoc basis
Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the design department, optimizing processes, workflows, and tools to enhance efficiency and productivity.
Qualifications
Qualifications in Jewellery Design
Extensive experience min as an in-house jewellery designer, preferably at a fine/high jewellery brand
Expertise in high jewellery design
Technical knowledge on fine and high jewellery manufacturing required
Diamond knowledge/ diamond education
Ability to problem solve with information at their disposal
Understands own role in relation to the team and how it contributes
Design portfolio demonstrating creativity, craftsmanship, and innovation across a range of jewellery styles and categories.
In-depth knowledge of jewellery materials, gemstones, and manufacturing techniques, with a keen eye for detail and quality.
Passion for luxury fashion and jewellery, with a deep understanding of industry trends, consumer preferences, and market dynamics.
Proficiency in design software such as CAD, Rhino, or Adobe Creative Suite preferred.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate a team of designers to achieve excellence and exceed expectations.
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners.
Flexibility to travel domestically and internationally as needed.
Additional Information
A great working environment
Fantastic pension scheme
27 days of holiday + bank holidays with the opportunity to buy or sell 5 more days
Private Healthcare
Mental health is a top priority for De Beers Group - we offer free subscription to Headspace and have mental health first aider
Competitive salary
Your Choice membership discounts
Employee share schemes
Staff discount
Flexible benefits package
Who we are
De Beers Group is a company with a rich history and a sparkling future. Since 1888 our experts have searched the world for nature's most precious gem. Our diamonds bring beauty to the world. But we think they can do so much more. We want our diamonds, and our business, to make life brilliant - for our people, our customers and the world around us. Venetia Mine is part of De Beers Group Managed Operations Business which integrates mines, operations and support functions in the De Beers Group producer countries of Canada and South Africa to shape a safe, sustainable future for De Beers Group's people, shareholders, communities and partners.
Safety
Safety first is a way of life for us. We are unconditional about the safety, health and well-being of our colleagues, at work and at home, and about that of the communities where we work. We aim to lead the industry by investing in innovation to protect people, who are at the heart of our business. Our high performing teams take accountability for their own and others' actions, work collaboratively, and always show care and respect.
Inclusion & Diversity
We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are. We provide equality of opportunity to enable everyone to fulfil their potential. Referrals incentive applicable: This opportunity is open to a paid referral incentive according to the Referral Policy. Referral incentives are applicable to De Beers Group internal employees only.
Building Forever
Sustainability is at the heart of our decision-making - it is how we do business. Building Forever is key to our purpose as it represents our ambitious and holistic sustainability framework and is central to our ability to deliver long-term value to our communities and partners. This shapes how we protect our social and environmental license to operate, build a long-term legacy in our host communities and earn consumers' trust in our diamonds that they can wear with pride.
Background Checks
Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening which may include a criminal check and validation of qualifications
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