Top Talent like Nivedita are on Pangea

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Nivedita Sharma

Product Analyst
Product Designer
Creative & Brand Strategist
Hong Kong
Storytelling
Photoshop
Product Strategy
Microsoft Office
Visual Merchandising
Product Development
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Creative Director & Product Strategy Leader | Luxury Jewelry | 16+ Years in Design Systems & Merchandising
Creative Director & Product Strategy Leader specializing in jewelry/luxury design systems, product strategy, merchandising intelligence, and design direction. Builds intelligent creative and design systems that convert creative direction into business outcomes—driving commercially strong assortments, clearer product architectures, and scalable merchandising functions. 16+ years’ experience shaping multi-season product strategies, defining design languages, and elevating brand positioning for modern luxury brands, combining consumer insight, market awareness, and technical precision to deliver emotionally resonant yet profitable collections.

Projects

DESIGN PROJECTS

This is a curated selection of the creative work I’ve built and refined throughout my career.

Work History

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Creative Director & Product Strategy Leader (Portfolio scope: Creative Direction, Product Strategy, Design Direction & Systems, Merchandising Intelligence, Product Development Oversight, Vendor collaboration)

(Hongkong)Hongkong May 2025 - Present 1. Creative Direction 2. Product Strategy 3. Design Direction & Systems 4. Merchandising Intelligence 5. Product Development Oversight 6.Vendor collaboration
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Lead Product & Design Strategy / Execution (Product n design strategy and execution)

(Guangzhou)Guangzhou Jul 2024 - Present • Lead Product n design strategy and execution across 11 business divisions, managing a team of 15 and overseeing 650+ SKUs from concept to launch, driving to increase in market share by 1% in 2026. • Designed and implemented a new product release calendar, integrating cross-functional teams to achieve a 98% on-time launch success rate for major shows including JCK 2025 and January 2026. • Introduced high-impact capsule collections (Bujukan Punk, MOSAIC) and embedded new product architecture and design frameworks to strengthen brand equity and unify assortment strategy. • Improved product quality by 20–30% and delivered margin gains through design innovation, material innovation, and adoption of new manufacturing technologies. • Increased sell-in by 10% and increase in sales from new product release for new collections through targeted assortment planning, storytelling, and Line balancing. • Built and formalized the merchandising function, supporting three business segments and 11 divisions, while training and mentoring a team of 15. • Provided creative direction for a new men’s jewelry design standard (J Plate ), from concept to approved sample, as part of a brand equity enhancement project. • Led B2B visual merchandising initiatives, supporting sales through product grouping and narrative-driven presentation.
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Product Strategy & SOP Development (International expansion)

(Guangzhou)Jan 2024 - Apr 2024 • 4 mosJan 2024 - Apr 2024 • Developed global product strategy and SOPs for international expansion. • Designed new lines tailored to overseas consumer preferences( Damas jewellery Middle east and market dynamics.
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Lead - New Product Development & Design (R&D)

WALKING TREE (CHINA)Jun 2017 - Apr 2023 • 5 yrs 11 mosShenzhen Jun 2017 - Apr 2023 • Streamlined New Product Development (NPD) design and development processes, achieving a 40% reduction in service costs. WALKING TREE (CHINA) Lead - New Product Development & Design (R&D)
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Head Product Merchandiser – International Vertical

ROMIL JEWELRY (CONTRACT)Jun 2017 - Apr 2023 • 5 yrs 11 mosShenzhen Jun 2017 - Apr 2023 • Streamlined New Product Development (NPD) design and development processes, achieving a 40% reduction in service costs. ROMIL JEWELRY (CONTRACT) Head Product Merchandiser – International Vertical
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Senior Manager – Design & Merchandising

GABRIEL & CO.Jun 2017 - Apr 2023 • 5 yrs 11 mosShenzhen Jun 2017 - Apr 2023 • Streamlined New Product Development (NPD) design and development processes, achieving a 40% reduction in service costs. GABRIEL & CO. Senior Manager – Design & Merchandising
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Co Founder and Creative Director

VISIONSPHERE 361 LTD.Jun 2017 - Apr 2023 • 5 yrs 11 mosShenzhen Jun 2017 - Apr 2023 • Streamlined New Product Development (NPD) design and development processes, achieving a 40% reduction in service costs. VISIONSPHERE 361 LTD. CO Founder and Creative director
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Visual Merchandiser & Designer

MOKSH JEWELSJan 2015 - Dec 2015 • 1 yrIndia Jan 2015 - Dec 2015 • Developed collections for Macy's, JTV, BB Impex, and JC Penney. • Innovated men's jewelry through advanced setting techniques and mold development. MOKSH JEWELS Visual Merchandiser & Designer
J

Design Consultant

JINYUZHUNJan 2014 - Oct 2014 • 10 mosIndia Jan 2014 - Oct 2014 • Managed vendor sourcing and coordinated B2B/B2C jewelry shows. • Designed promotional collateral and packaging aligned with brand positioning. JINYUZHUN Design Consultant
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Design Executive

FAB JEWELSJul 2012 - Dec 2013 • 1 yr 6 mosIndia Jul 2012 - Dec 2013 • Created high-value designs ($6K-$40K) for Domestic and international market. • Developed marketing collateral and collection narratives for IIJS. FAB JEWELS Design Executive
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PD Merchandiser

DIAGOLD CREATIONS PVT LTDApr 2016 - Aug 2017 • 1 yr 5 mosApr 2016 - Aug 2017 India DIAGOLD CREATIONS PVT LTD PD Merchandiser
M

Guest Faculty

MILAN CREATIVE DESIGN SCHOOLSep 2011 - Apr 2012 • 8 mosSep 2011 - Apr 2012 India MILAN CREATIVE DESIGN SCHOOL Guest Faculty
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Intern

TANISHQMay 2010 - Aug 2010 • 4 mosMay 2010 - Aug 2010 INTERN TANISHQ Intern
I

Intern

IRIS JEWELSApr 2016 - Aug 2017 • 1 yr 5 mosApr 2016 - Aug 2017 India IRIS JEWELS Intern
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Intern

HENXING, ZHENAI, MINIMALIST STUDIO, SHENZHENApr 2016 - Aug 2017 • 1 yr 5 mosApr 2016 - Aug 2017 India HENXING, ZHENAI, MINIMALIST STUDIO, SHENZHEN JINYUZHUN Design Consultant

Education

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Rome Business School & Universidad Internacional de Valencia

ECTS 60, International studies (Fashion/luxury context)2024
G

GIA

Jewelry-related education/certification (details not specified)2020
N

NIFT

CGPA: 9.02012
M

Milan Creative Design School

Bachelor of Design – Fashion & Lifestyle Accessories, Fashion & Lifestyle Accessories2010 - 2012
I

IIM Kozhikode

IIMK-Professional Certificate Programme, Design Thinking and Innovation with Artificial Intelligence2026
I

Inside LVMH / LVMH Rome Bootcamp

Bootcamp / program, (Details not specified)2024
I

International Masters in Fashion Management (Luxury)

INTERNATIONAL MASTERS IN FASHION MANAGEMENT (LUXURY), Fashion Management (Luxury)2016 - 2017
D

Diploma in Applied Jewelry Professional

Diploma in Applied Jewelry Professional2011 - 2012

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

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Creative Director & Product Strategy Leader | Luxury Jewelry | 16+ Years in Design Systems & Merchandising
Creative Director & Product Strategy Leader specializing in jewelry/luxury design systems, product strategy, merchandising intelligence, and design direction. Builds intelligent creative and design systems that convert creative direction into business outcomes—driving commercially strong assortments, clearer product architectures, and scalable merchandising functions. 16+ years’ experience shaping multi-season product strategies, defining design languages, and elevating brand positioning for modern luxury brands, combining consumer insight, market awareness, and technical precision to deliver emotionally resonant yet profitable collections.

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Top Talent like Nivedita are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Nivedita Sharma

Product Analyst
Product Designer
Creative & Brand Strategist
Hong Kong
Storytelling
Photoshop
Product Strategy
Microsoft Office
Visual Merchandising
Product Development
Available for hire fromNegotiable

Projects

DESIGN PROJECTS

This is a curated selection of the creative work I’ve built and refined throughout my career.

Work History

(

Creative Director & Product Strategy Leader (Portfolio scope: Creative Direction, Product Strategy, Design Direction & Systems, Merchandising Intelligence, Product Development Oversight, Vendor collaboration)

(Hongkong)Hongkong May 2025 - Present 1. Creative Direction 2. Product Strategy 3. Design Direction & Systems 4. Merchandising Intelligence 5. Product Development Oversight 6.Vendor collaboration
(

Lead Product & Design Strategy / Execution (Product n design strategy and execution)

(Guangzhou)Guangzhou Jul 2024 - Present • Lead Product n design strategy and execution across 11 business divisions, managing a team of 15 and overseeing 650+ SKUs from concept to launch, driving to increase in market share by 1% in 2026. • Designed and implemented a new product release calendar, integrating cross-functional teams to achieve a 98% on-time launch success rate for major shows including JCK 2025 and January 2026. • Introduced high-impact capsule collections (Bujukan Punk, MOSAIC) and embedded new product architecture and design frameworks to strengthen brand equity and unify assortment strategy. • Improved product quality by 20–30% and delivered margin gains through design innovation, material innovation, and adoption of new manufacturing technologies. • Increased sell-in by 10% and increase in sales from new product release for new collections through targeted assortment planning, storytelling, and Line balancing. • Built and formalized the merchandising function, supporting three business segments and 11 divisions, while training and mentoring a team of 15. • Provided creative direction for a new men’s jewelry design standard (J Plate ), from concept to approved sample, as part of a brand equity enhancement project. • Led B2B visual merchandising initiatives, supporting sales through product grouping and narrative-driven presentation.
(

Product Strategy & SOP Development (International expansion)

(Guangzhou)Jan 2024 - Apr 2024 • 4 mosJan 2024 - Apr 2024 • Developed global product strategy and SOPs for international expansion. • Designed new lines tailored to overseas consumer preferences( Damas jewellery Middle east and market dynamics.
W

Lead - New Product Development & Design (R&D)

WALKING TREE (CHINA)Jun 2017 - Apr 2023 • 5 yrs 11 mosShenzhen Jun 2017 - Apr 2023 • Streamlined New Product Development (NPD) design and development processes, achieving a 40% reduction in service costs. WALKING TREE (CHINA) Lead - New Product Development & Design (R&D)
R

Head Product Merchandiser – International Vertical

ROMIL JEWELRY (CONTRACT)Jun 2017 - Apr 2023 • 5 yrs 11 mosShenzhen Jun 2017 - Apr 2023 • Streamlined New Product Development (NPD) design and development processes, achieving a 40% reduction in service costs. ROMIL JEWELRY (CONTRACT) Head Product Merchandiser – International Vertical
G

Senior Manager – Design & Merchandising

GABRIEL & CO.Jun 2017 - Apr 2023 • 5 yrs 11 mosShenzhen Jun 2017 - Apr 2023 • Streamlined New Product Development (NPD) design and development processes, achieving a 40% reduction in service costs. GABRIEL & CO. Senior Manager – Design & Merchandising
V

Co Founder and Creative Director

VISIONSPHERE 361 LTD.Jun 2017 - Apr 2023 • 5 yrs 11 mosShenzhen Jun 2017 - Apr 2023 • Streamlined New Product Development (NPD) design and development processes, achieving a 40% reduction in service costs. VISIONSPHERE 361 LTD. CO Founder and Creative director
M

Visual Merchandiser & Designer

MOKSH JEWELSJan 2015 - Dec 2015 • 1 yrIndia Jan 2015 - Dec 2015 • Developed collections for Macy's, JTV, BB Impex, and JC Penney. • Innovated men's jewelry through advanced setting techniques and mold development. MOKSH JEWELS Visual Merchandiser & Designer
J

Design Consultant

JINYUZHUNJan 2014 - Oct 2014 • 10 mosIndia Jan 2014 - Oct 2014 • Managed vendor sourcing and coordinated B2B/B2C jewelry shows. • Designed promotional collateral and packaging aligned with brand positioning. JINYUZHUN Design Consultant
F

Design Executive

FAB JEWELSJul 2012 - Dec 2013 • 1 yr 6 mosIndia Jul 2012 - Dec 2013 • Created high-value designs ($6K-$40K) for Domestic and international market. • Developed marketing collateral and collection narratives for IIJS. FAB JEWELS Design Executive
D

PD Merchandiser

DIAGOLD CREATIONS PVT LTDApr 2016 - Aug 2017 • 1 yr 5 mosApr 2016 - Aug 2017 India DIAGOLD CREATIONS PVT LTD PD Merchandiser
M

Guest Faculty

MILAN CREATIVE DESIGN SCHOOLSep 2011 - Apr 2012 • 8 mosSep 2011 - Apr 2012 India MILAN CREATIVE DESIGN SCHOOL Guest Faculty
T

Intern

TANISHQMay 2010 - Aug 2010 • 4 mosMay 2010 - Aug 2010 INTERN TANISHQ Intern
I

Intern

IRIS JEWELSApr 2016 - Aug 2017 • 1 yr 5 mosApr 2016 - Aug 2017 India IRIS JEWELS Intern
H

Intern

HENXING, ZHENAI, MINIMALIST STUDIO, SHENZHENApr 2016 - Aug 2017 • 1 yr 5 mosApr 2016 - Aug 2017 India HENXING, ZHENAI, MINIMALIST STUDIO, SHENZHEN JINYUZHUN Design Consultant

Education

R

Rome Business School & Universidad Internacional de Valencia

ECTS 60, International studies (Fashion/luxury context)2024
G

GIA

Jewelry-related education/certification (details not specified)2020
N

NIFT

CGPA: 9.02012
M

Milan Creative Design School

Bachelor of Design – Fashion & Lifestyle Accessories, Fashion & Lifestyle Accessories2010 - 2012
I

IIM Kozhikode

IIMK-Professional Certificate Programme, Design Thinking and Innovation with Artificial Intelligence2026
I

Inside LVMH / LVMH Rome Bootcamp

Bootcamp / program, (Details not specified)2024
I

International Masters in Fashion Management (Luxury)

INTERNATIONAL MASTERS IN FASHION MANAGEMENT (LUXURY), Fashion Management (Luxury)2016 - 2017
D

Diploma in Applied Jewelry Professional

Diploma in Applied Jewelry Professional2011 - 2012

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call
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