Location of Job: Almora (Work from Office role) Annual Salary (before TDS): INR 14-15 Lacs Per annum
Type of Employment: Permanent
1. JOB PURPOSE
RA thorough understanding of design, textile, Indian apparel, handicrafts and handlooms.
Documenting and mapping of Indian arts, craftmanship, and handmade practices at regional, state and national level depository.
Identify, distinguish and work with internal subsidiaries on these craft, handlooms, handcrafted textiles for ethics business and cluster development
In-depth knowledge of challenges faced with ethnic design -based organizations.
Work with CSO to align sustainable work practices on cluster development, project initiatives and social impact
Enable it with Sustainability Strategy and growth with knowledge repository, know-how and collaboration with critical stakeholders and Industries
Explore partnership and business association with small & medium clusters/ craft-based organization in the field of apparel and handloom.
2. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Sustainability Imperative – Design, Product Development and supply chain partnership
New design development.
Strategic product development and business development
System design and creative approach to build business model
Develop the product portfolio to scalable case and procurement plan
Build sustainable product and supply chain strategy in ethnic brands on ESG parameters
Explore partnership and business association with small & medium clusters/ craft based organization in the field of apparel, textile, handicraft and handlooms
Project Management
Managing project to make social impact and promote Indian Artisan
Handling the internal designer labels and subsidiaries for business development
Pilot / POC for business and brand case
Handling collection development and skill training projects.
Collaborating with stakeholders for promoting the Indian Artisan, Craftmanship
Explore various clusters for unique product portfolio and business value proposition
Work with external agencies for cluster solution and social empowerment
Capacity Building
Map all the cluster for unique value and product differential
Study the capability for scale and pilot in brand fitment and relevance case
Process mapping and SOP formulation for the product supply, quality and scale
Monitor the specific cluster for regular follow up, audits and consistency
Know-how and knowledge repository for the designer labels and subsidiaries.
Sustainability Plan
Drive sustainability initiatives
Conduct regular training and awareness on internal quality assurance and sustainability practices to all stakeholders.
Ensure proper implementation and improvements through process audits and sustainability matrix in the ethnic business / units
3. Reporting to: Director-Programme & Evaluation
4. Other Indicative Requirements
Educational Qualifications
Bachelor of Design, PGD in Textile Design & Dev., Master of Design
Functional / Technical Skills and Relevant Experience & Other requirements (Behavioural, Language, Certifications etc.)
10-15 years in textile industry
Align with group sustainability vision Sustainability to be aligned with sustainability missions in achieving the goals as per our strategy, the current role will be accountable for program management, strategic planning, time management, design development, stakeholder engagement.
Stakeholder Management: Ability to build trusting relationships and interact/negotiate with various parties to translate stakeholder requirements into commercial solutions. The ability to articulate technical speak to functional stakeholders is key.
Effective Communication: Driving the communication of sustainability practices to both internal and external audiences using effective channels.
Project Management: Managing the project / initiatives for the sustainable growth and cluster development as business case and relevance to brands