Head of Product Development & Merchandising- Jewelry

About the Role

V&A Group is a growing jewellery brand rooted in craft and committed to global relevance. We are looking for a

Director – Jewelry Merchandiser who brings both a visionary creative eye and the leadership presence to

channel it into a coherent, commercially strong product portfolio. This is a senior leadership role for someone

who has spent 15+ years shaping jewellery collections across fine, bridal, fashion categories — and who thrives

at the intersection of design direction, market intelligence, and team mentorship.

What You Will Own

Product Direction & Strategy

▸ Define the seasonal and annual product vision across fine jewelry, fashion, and bridal & occasion categories.

▸ Translate global trend intelligence, trade show insights, and buyer feedback into a cohesive, commercially

viable product direction.

▸ Establish range architecture — ensuring the right balance of newness, hero SKUs, and commercial anchors

across B2B channels.

▸ Lead product storytelling: build compelling narratives around collections that resonate with both trade

buyers and end consumers.

Team Leadership & Creative Governance

▸ Lead, mentor, team of Sr. Designers & CAD Heads, and elevate the design and merchandising team —

building capability, creative confidence, and accountability.

▸ Set creative standards and review processes to ensure design output meets both aesthetic intent and

commercial reality.

▸ Foster a culture of curiosity, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the team.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

▸ Work closely with design, production, and sourcing teams to ensure product concepts are executed to the

highest standard within commercial constraints.

▸ Partner with business leadership to align product strategy with growth objectives — international.

▸ Represent the brand at global trade shows, industry events, and buyer meetings; bring insights back and

integrate them into the product roadmap.

What We're Looking For

Experience & Background

▸ 15+ years of progressive experience in jewelry merchandising, product development, or design direction.

▸ Demonstrated expertise across multiple jewelry categories: fine, fashion, and bridal.

▸ Proven track record of building and elevating product portfolios — not just managing existing ranges.

▸ Experience working with or for brands that sell to both B2B (wholesale/export) and B2C (retail/DTC)

channels.

▸ Prior experience managing and developing creative teams is essential.

Skills & Qualities

▸ A sharp creative eye , able to identify what is beautiful, what is relevant, and what will sell.

▸ Strong business acumen: understands margins, sell-through, price architecture, and market positioning.

▸ A natural leader who can inspire a team, give directional feedback, and bring out the best in creative people.

▸ Global fluency: comfortable at international trade shows, aware of macro design trends, and able to adapt

them to V&A identity.

▸ Excellent communicator — able to articulate creative vision clearly to internal teams, leadership, and

external buyers.

Why V&A Group

▸ A creative foundation that is already strong — you are here to give it direction, not build from zero.

▸ Real ownership: this role shapes the product identity of a scaling brand at an exciting inflection point.

▸ International exposure: trade shows, global market research, and buyer relationships across markets.

▸ A leadership team that values craft, creativity, and commercial impact in equal measure.