Design Head (bags/accessories, home décor, gifts ) 12 Plus years Experience

Vatatree Consulting; Bengaluru; Presencial; INR 4.000.000 - 7.000.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

Vatatree Consulting is seeking a Head of Design to define and drive the brand’s design vision across premium consumer product categories. The role demands a seasoned leader with strong product thinking, cultural sensitivity, and a sharp commercial instinct.

You will lead design direction, build brand-right collections, and collaborate closely with sourcing, merchandising, and product teams to elevate style and market viability.

Qualificações

• 12+ years of design leadership experience in premium consumer products.
• Expertise in multiple categories such as bags/accessories, home decor, gifts, or textiles.
• Experience collaborating with sourcing and merchandising from concept to shelf.
• Strong understanding of materials, prototyping, and production processes.
• Fluent across disciplines including illustration, graphic design, textiles, and interiors.
• Portfolio demonstrating trend awareness, cultural attunement, and commercial success.
• Deep awareness of Indian and global design trends; ability to translate insights into collections.
• Excellent communication and presentation, including with C-suite and senior stakeholders.

Responsabilidades

• Lead Company’s design direction across key product categories.
• Build original, brand-right collections balancing creativity with commercial viability.
• Partner with sourcing, merchandising, and product teams to bring ideas to life.
• Strengthen visual and product identity to feel fresh, elevated, and ownable.
• Mentor and inspire the design team, setting high standards for taste, quality, and execution.

Conhecimentos

Leadership

Design leadership

Product thinking

Market awareness

Cross-functional collaboration

Formação

Bachelor's or Master’s in Design

Descrição da vaga

About The Job

The Head of Design will define and drive Company’s overall design vision across categories, ensuring every collection reflects the brand’s unique character while responding to evolving consumer tastes and market opportunities. This is a leadership role for a seasoned design professional who brings creative depth, cultural sensitivity, strong product thinking, and a sharp commercial instinct.

What We’re Looking For

• 12+ years of design leadership experience in premium consumer products
• Strong expertise in at least two relevant categories such as bags/accessories, home decor, gifts, or textiles.
• Proven experience working closely with sourcing and merchandising from concept to shelf
• Strong understanding of materials, prototyping, and production processes
• Command across disciplines such as illustration, graphic design, textiles, and interiors
• A strong portfolio showcasing trend-aware, culturally attuned, and commercially successful work
• Deep awareness of design and cultural trends in India and global markets.
• Ability to translate brand identity, trends, consumer insight, and sourcing realities into distinctive collections
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, including experience engaging with C-suite and senior stakeholders
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Design from a reputed institution; business understanding is an advantage

What The Role Will Own

• Lead Company’s design direction across key product categories
• Build original, brand-right collections that balance creativity with commercial viability
• Partner closely with sourcing, merchandising, and product teams to bring ideas to life
• Strengthen Company’s visual and product identity in a way that feels fresh, elevated, and ownable
• Mentor and inspire the design team while setting a high bar for taste, quality, and execution

Skills: bags, leadership, design, accessories, home decor, textiles