About Me
I am a strategic Product Development & Design Leader based in Mumbai, India, with 16+ years of end-to-end jewellery product development experience spanning concept, CAD, R&D, production integration, and global market execution across US, Hong Kong, and Indian markets.
I lead jewellery CAD design, product development & design operations globally
What I Do
With 16+ years in the jewellery industry, I specialise in three core areas that drive product excellence from concept to export.
CAD & Product Design
Leading end-to-end CAD operations using Rhino, Matrix, Rhino plug-ins and ZBrush. Specialising in jewellery design across rings, pendants, necklaces, chokers, and bridal collections for Indian, US and global export markets.
R&D & Manufacturing Integration
Bridging design and production through R&D frameworks, CAD QC systems, and manufacturing feasibility checks. Ensuring every design meets assembly, casting, and tolerance standards before production..
Team Leadership & Operations
Building and scaling high-performance design teams of 35+ members. Overseeing hiring, mentoring, performance management, and cross-functional coordination between the India production and US stakeholder teams.
Skills
My Experience
July 2019 – Present
KGK Group – Alok Impex Pvt. Ltd.
CAD Manager | Product Development Head
Leading end-to-end product development for US export programs (USNY). Managing a 35+ member multidisciplinary team of CAD designers, QC specialists, and rendering artists. Standardising CAD frameworks, driving R&D initiatives, and coordinating with US-based clients and stakeholders to deliver production-ready designs.
April 2018 – July 2019
KGK Group – Alok Impex Pvt. Ltd.
Senior CAD Designer (US Export – USNY)
Delivered high-precision CAD designs for US market jewellery collections, balancing aesthetics with production constraints. Supported PD leadership through CAD checks, design corrections, and technical recommendations. Contributed to process improvements that became standard CAD practices.
November 2016 – April 2018
HM Jewels
Senior CAD Designer | CAD QC Lead
Designed jewellery collections for local and Hong Kong markets. Served as CAD QC Head ensuring compliance with production and PD standards. Coordinated with customers for design approvals and supported R&D efforts to improve design consistency.
2010 – November 2016
Freelance & Family Business
Freelance Jewellery Designer & CAD Specialist
Began my jewellery journey working alongside my father in his manufacturing unit, gaining hands-on bench experience in traditional jewellery making. Although not formally trained as a bench jeweller, this foundation gave me deep understanding of craftsmanship, materials, and production realities that most designers never experience. Transitioned into CAD design and mastered the craft independently, eventually guiding and mentoring workshop workers on modern design techniques. Handled complete client lifecycles — from initial brief and concept to final finished jewellery delivery — building strong skills in client communication, custom design execution, and production coordination across Indian and international clients.
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