ABOUT NOLWA STUDIO

At Nolwa Studio, we believe that Indian crafts have the potential to enrich and inspire modern design. We reimagine traditional crafts with contemporary perspectives by bringing together India’s artisans and global designers to create collectible objects of art and design.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a proactive Design & Project Management Associate to lead and execute our evolving needs of research, communication and internal design projects. The ideal candidate will have a deep appreciation for traditional crafts, a love for design, curiosity to learn new things everyday and excitement to be part of a brand with Indian roots, taking Indian craft to the global design stage.

KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Design Research

The candidate should be well-versed and able to carry out primary and secondary research to help us make strategic business and design decisions. Research can include but is not limited to - design trends, identifying luxury design fairs globally, opportunities to showcase our products, research on crafts, designers to collaborate with, etc.

Social Media Management

The candidate would work closely with our Brand Strategy Head and PR/ Communications partners to ensure our brand communication is happening smoothly and cohesively. This may include but is not limited to-

• Creating and executing a social media calendar
• Coordinating with graphic designer(s) and video editor(s) to have the content ready 
• Scheduling and posting the content as required

Content Creation & Execution

• Planning the content strategy along with the Brand Strategy Head and executing the same
• Shooting videos, reels and overseeing production and video shoots 

Project Management

Manage, execute and coordinate internal design projects including but not limited to exhibition design, communication design -- working alongside designers, media team, PR team and external consultants.

Admin & Miscellaneous

The candidate would not only be expected to take an initiative in building visibility for the brand, but also play a supporting role in maintaining background processes and systems. This may include, but is not limited to maintaining relationships with vendors, partners and consultants.

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION

Mandatory for the role

• Bachelor's degree in Design, Communication Design, Fine Arts, Business Management, or a related field
• Minimum of 2 years of experience, preferably within the product design/ design field or crafts space
• Great organisation, coordination and project management skills
• Should love research and be led by curiosity
• Have a passion for design and/ or crafts
• The ability to work well with a team and across disciplines
• Ability to research, collate and synthesise information and provide valuable insights to the team
• Should be proactive, responsible, resourceful and genuinely excited about the design space
• Willingness to jump in, contribute across tasks, be involved in the growth of the studio - beyond a fixed role

Good-to-have

• Relevant work experience in product design is a bonus
• Design / Art Gallery background / start-up experience would be an added advantage
• Experience in luxury industry