Qureos Mentor

Craftizen Foundation

Craftizen is a not-for-profit company founded in 2014 with a vision to preserve and evolve Indian craft skills so that they remain an integral part of our cultural fabric. We focus on craft-based skill and design training, coupled with market-driven capacity building to enable sustainable livelihoods for the following marginalised communities:1. Adults with intellectual disability2. Underprivileged women3. Traditional artisansWe implement the livelihood programs with support from CSR donors, and in partnership with NGO partners. We are currently supporting 101 vocational training / livelihood centres across 9 states.Further, there is a strong environmental focus and all of the skill training is focussed on craft skills involving recycling and upcycling of a range of discard materials including such as Temple flowers, Paper-waste, Fabric leftovers and Silk thread discards.The project is a comprehensive approach to craft based livelihoods that in addition to skill training also involves production, design and marketing support.Responsibilities:I. Research &#9679; Research the discard materials thoroughly to understand different ways of working with them&#9679; Research products made from recycling and upcycling with similar and other materials in India and abroad focussing on different techniques and innovations&#9679; Research on different techniques / processes / tools / required for our products - physical market visits as well as online research&#9679; Market research to study trends and understand scope and appeal of the craft skill / material / product rangeII. Design Development&#9679; Craft based product development across a wide range of craft skills including recycling and upcycling a range of discards (as mentioned above)&#9679; Product development - designing, sampling and prototyping for all approved concepts&#9679; Drive innovations particularly in flower recycling&#9679; Incorporating features into the products that will appeal to our target audience (corporate professionals / retail customers as the case maybe) such as educational value, use of sustainable materials, durability, safety and so on.&#9679; Designing suitable promotional material and branding including packaging and labels&#9679; Market-centric designs focussed on our target bulk buyers for the different festive seasons - Diwali, Holi and Rakshabandhan ; as well as corporate gifting&#9679; Plan and execute design development, sampling and prototyping along with our partner centres and trainers&#9679; Ensure our product development is in keeping within target cost and price constraints / decisionsIII. Training and Production&#9679; Design training &amp; capacity building of craft trainers and master artisans&#9679; Monitor the design training of beneficiaries&#9679; Understand process efficiency for the craft since this will be a key input in finalisation of our designs ensuring production and cost efficiencies&#9679; Planning for an integrated production line along with production team&#9679; Assisting production team in planning for assembly line production&#9679; Planning (monthly, quarterly and annual) for design and production across our livelihood centres in and around Bangalore and Hyderabad&#9679; Conducting train the trainer workshops for our trainers and partner centres on a need basis&#9679; Ensure partner centres deliver samples / prototypes / production orders within committed timelinesIV. Project Documentation &#9679; Design documentation: skill techniques, design specifications, sampling process and quality guidelines, photographs and videos&#9679; Actively involved in user feedback and testing of products&#9679; Developing and standardising quality guidelines for all of the samples and products&#9679; Submitting periodic reports as requiredV. Working with Stakeholders &#9679; Work closely with our partner organizations in and around Bangalore and in other cities&#9679; Design coordination with other freelance designers engaged under the program&#9679; Work with external experts / institutes / technical advisors / mentors assigned to the project&#9679; Agencies involved in Branding, Packaging, Product Testing, Certifications and so onJob Type: Full-timePay: &#8377;30,000.00 - &#8377;45,000.00 per monthBenefits:<ul><li>Health insurance</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Product Designer - Green Skilling Program

About us:Craftizen is a not-for-profit company founded in 2014 with a vision to preserve and evolve Indian craft skills so that they remain an integral part of our cultural fabric. We focus on craft-based skill and design training, coupled with market-driven capacity building to enable sustainable livelihoods for the following marginalised communities:1. Adults with intellectual disability2. Underprivileged women3. Traditional artisansWe implement the livelihood programs with support from CSR donors, and in partnership with NGO partners. We are currently supporting 101 vocational training / livelihood centres across 9 states.Our goal is to provide dignified income earning and employment opportunities to communities with no other sources / limited avenues for sustained income generation.Under our flagship livelihood program, the Green Skilling Program we focus on eco-friendly craft skills such as recycling of Temple flowers and paper discards to create a range of unique products. These skills were selected since they suited the ability of our artisans who are adults with intellectual disability.We created &ldquo;Petalists&rdquo; as a brand to market the unique products created through the green skilling initiative including Holi Colours, Festive gifting especially for Diwali, Trophies, Medals and Corporate gifts.Roles &amp; Responsibilities1. Sales &amp; Business Development&#9679; Identify and pursue new business opportunities to achieve sales targets.&#9679; Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, partners, and stakeholders.&#9679; Develop and execute sales strategies to enhance revenue growth.&#9679; Conduct market research to identify trends and customer needs.&#9679; Prepare and deliver compelling sales presentations and proposals.&#9679; Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms with potential clients.&#9679; Track sales performance and report key metrics to management.2. Participation in Events &amp; Stalls&#9679; Represent the company at trade fairs, exhibitions, and industry events.&#9679; Plan and set up stalls, ensuring branding and marketing materials are effectively displayed.&#9679; Engage with potential customers, partners, and industry professionals during events.&#9679; Generate leads and follow up post-event to convert prospects into clients.&#9679; Collaborate with the marketing team to maximize event impact and outreach.&#9679; Gather feedback from events to improve future participation and sales strategies.Requirements and Skills:Qualification and Experience&#9679; Bachelors / Master degree in Marketing with minimum 5 years of experience&#9679; Prior experience working for a sustainable brand / craft-based entity / social enterprise&#9679; Prior experience working in a start-up environment / managing young and dynamic teams&#9679; Preferable to have prior experience in social enterprise / handicrafts sector&#9679; Prior experience of analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, WebTrends)&#9679; Strong networking and relationship building skills&#9679; Strong analytical skills and data-driven thinking&#9679; Willingness to travel for events and client meetings&#9679; Able to work independently and in a team oriented environment&#9679; Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skillasTravel : Role requires local travel within your respective location and outstation on a need basisApplication Process: Please email your CV and a letter of interest to careers@craftizen.org Only shortlisted candidates who fulfill the above criteria shall be contacted.Job Type: Full-timePay: &#8377;40,000.00 - &#8377;50,000.00 per monthBenefits:<ul><li>Health insurance</li><li>Work from home</li></ul>Language:<ul><li>English, Marathi and Hindi (Required)</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Business Development Manager - Pune

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Product Designer - Green Skilling Program

Business Development Manager - Pune