Vlora · 1 day ago
Creative Director - Head of Merchandising
Fort Lee, NJ
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/ExecutiveVlora Jewelry is a privately owned, design-led fine jewelry brand seeking a Creative Director to lead the creative and commercial direction of their product. The role involves owning the creative vision, managing a team, and collaborating with Sales and Marketing to build profitable collections that resonate with high-end customers.
Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry
Responsibilities
Set and execute the overall creative and product vision for Vlora Jewelry
Lead and manage a team of sketch artists and CAD designers, ensuring clarity, consistency, and execution speed
Own merchandising strategy across collections: line architecture, assortment depth, pricing tiers, and category balance
Translate brand positioning into clear product stories that sales teams can confidently sell
Partner deeply with Sales to understand retailer feedback, sell-through, and market demand
Collaborate with Marketing to align launches, campaigns, and product narratives
Use sales data, product performance, and margin analysis to guide future designs and edits
Ensure all designs balance aesthetic excellence, manufacturability, cost, and velocity
Qualification
Required
A proven Creative Director, Head of Design, or Senior Designer in fine jewelry
A designer first, but fluent in merchandising, pricing logic, and product economics
Someone who understands financial jewelry — bridal, core fashion, and repeatable sellers
Highly data-aware: comfortable reviewing sell-through, margins, and SKU performance
A confident leader who can elevate creative teams without losing commercial discipline
Personally aligned with the high-end jewelry customer — your taste reflects the brand we want to attract
Company
Vlora
Vlora was founded by third-generation jeweler Vik Jain, bringing forward a heritage of jewelry knowledge and expertise in creating breathtaking treasures for its discerning clientele.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase