VP Design, Core

We are searching for the VP Design to lead our Core portfolio, which includes our personalisation platforms, Charms universe and collaborations.

The VP Design will play a pivotal role in continuing to grow, innovate and evolve our portfolios and approach to design. The focus is on driving design‑led product leadership through uniqueness, self‑expression and cultural relevance to further differentiate Pandora and increase our appeal to new and existing consumers.

The VP Design reports to our SVP Creative Directors, Francesco Terzo and A. Filippo Ficarelli, and leads a large team of world‑class designers. Unlocking the potential of this team is another key focus of the role, in addition to continuing to position Pandora as an attractive place for leading designers to come and join.

It is a highly visible member of cross‑functional project teams and will collaborate closely with multiple stakeholders across our vertically integrated end‑to‑end business.

The position is based in our Global HQ in Copenhagen.

The Role

Innovate and evolve our product portfolio through idea generation – short and long‑term – according to Pandora’s creative vision and portfolio strategy

Bring incremental ideas within the different pillars and collections

Expand the design aesthetics within the different collections

Build ownable codes and collection identities

Bring innovative ideas into materials, techniques, categories, etc.

Lead and collaborate on a range of complex short/medium/long‑term projects

Lead design team across all creative steps, from research to design, from reviews to feedback, from CAD corrections to prototype reviews

Effectively manage the team of designers based on projects/needs

Lead prototype reviews and ensure that final samples match aesthetic needs, as well as quality and margin goals

Lead cross‑functional collaboration, including with Innovation, Design Development, Creative Sourcing, Merchandising team

Curate assortments and build collection identities

The Accountabilities

Support the Creative Directors in all activities relating to creativity: creative vision, design aesthetic evolution, vision for each collection, product strategy, collection roadmap, medium/long‑term ideas, storytelling

Research new product ideas, materials, functionalities and generate concepts

For each cycle, oversee the development of concepts, storytelling, key product ideas, designs, innovation requirements, briefs to the design team, and sketch reviews with the team

Validate the Design team’s sketches, final designs and technical designs

Provide feedback on 3D renderings and prototypes, and ensure selected designs are feasible in mass production; if they are not, ensure technical solutions are found through collaboration with cross‑functional teams

Validate prototypes and changes

Participate in research trips and prototype review trips

Collaborate with the Creative Sourcing team on material research and development

For each project develop all products ensuring they align with the vision and expectations of the Creative Directors and support with handling responses to commercial and strategic requests

For each cycle, ensure there is close alignment with merchandising team

The Desired Profile

Extensive experience in Jewellery Design, which may include a background in broader Fashion Design

Strong Creative background with a deep understanding of the Jewellery and Fashion industry

Strong Design skills including technical knowledge of all aspects of Design and how to work effectively with cross‑functional colleagues, including in Innovation, New Product Development, Design Development, Creative Sourcing, Manufacturing, and Merchandising

A positive, curious and highly collaborative individual with an ability to lead by example and inspire those around them

Previous experience leading a Design team and working in cross‑functional matrix teams

Deep connection with fashion, art, culture, etc. and what is considered culturally relevant and contemporary

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