Firoz H.

Experience

• Founder of Divine Gallery | Jewelry CAD Designer Divine Gallery · Self-employed Jan 2024 – Present 1 yrs 11 mos Surat, GJ, India I run Divine Gallery, a freelance jewellery design brand where I provide complete CAD designing services to national and international clients. From concept development to detailed 3D CAD files ready for production, I ensure top-notch quality, functionality, and style.
  
  🔹 Specialized in custom bridal, fashion, and lightweight jewellery
  🔹 Collaborate closely with clients, manufacturers & setters
  🔹 Offer design-to-production support including outsourcing & QC
  🔹 Trusted for fast turnaround & elegant aesthetics
  
  Tools & Skills: Rhino, Matrix, ZBrush, CorelDraw, V-Ray, Team Collaboration, Quality Check
• Design Operations Head – CAD & Manual Dept. Sheetal Jewellery House LLP · Full-time Mar 2022 – Jan 2024 1 yrs 10 mos Surat, GJ, India As the Head of the CAD and Manual Design Department, I led a team of 20+ skilled CAD designers and artists, overseeing the complete jewellery design pipeline—from concept development to production-ready outputs. My role required a unique blend of creativity, technical expertise, and strategic leadership.
  
  Key Responsibilities:
  - Managed and guided the pre-production team including CAD, manual designers.
  - Supervised complex CAD modelling projects for both traditional and contemporary jewellery.
  - Coordinated closely with merchandising and marketing teams to align designs with market trends and customer preferences.
  - Reviewed and approved all design submissions, ensuring precision, quality, and production feasibility.
  - Conducted training sessions to upskill junior designers, improving overall team efficiency.
  - Liaised with the production and QC departments to maintain consistency in final output.
  
  Key Achievements:
  - Reduced design-to-production time by 30% through process optimizations.
  - Launched several high-selling collections by integrating trend research with innovative design.
  - Earned recognition from management for consistently delivering top-quality and on-time outputs.
  
  This role strengthened my skills in design leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and jewellery product strategy—setting the foundation for my entrepreneurial journey with Divine Gallery.
• Jewelry CAD & Production Support Executive Blanka Jewellery · Full-time Apr 2019 – Jan 2022 2 yrs 9 mos Doha, Doha Municipality, Qatar At Blanka Jewellery, I held a dual-role that bridged creative design and technical production. As a CAD & Production Support Executive, my job was to ensure that the digital design process flowed seamlessly into real-world manufacturing — maintaining both beauty and build quality.
  
  Key Responsibilities:
  - Designed precise, production-ready 3D CAD models using industry-standard software for a variety of jewellery categories.
  - Interpreted manual sketches and client briefs to create accurate CAD outputs aligned with design intent.
  - Collaborated with CAM and setting teams to troubleshoot technical challenges during prototype and bulk production stages.
  - Reviewed and optimized designs for cost-effective manufacturing without compromising on aesthetics.
  - Provided technical support to the production floor, resolving fit, assembly, and stone placement issues.
  
  Key Contributions:
  
  - Helped reduce production reworks by 20% through proactive CAD validation and coordination with QA teams.
  - Worked on over 700+ designs, several of which were showcased in international catalogues.
  - Played a key role in urgent, high-priority client orders with a fast turnaround and high accuracy.
  - Built strong rapport with cross-functional departments, acting as the go-to person for CAD-to-production transitions.
  
  This role helped me sharpen my eye for design precision, build strong cross-departmental communication skills, and develop a deep understanding of both the artistic and mechanical sides of jewellery making.
• Senior Jewelry CAD Designer EON Jewellery PVT LTD · Full-time Jan 2017 – Mar 2019 2 yrs 2 mos Surat, GJ, India At Eon Jewellery House, I was part of the core design team catering to premium clients like Tanishq, Titan, Zoya, and Mia. I specialized in creating detailed, production-ready CAD models that aligned with each brand’s unique identity and quality standards.
  
  Key Highlights:
  
  Developed a wide range of jewellery CAD designs for Tanishq, Titan, Zoya, and Mia—ensuring brand consistency, innovation, and manufacturability.
  
  Collaborated closely with design leads and production teams to meet tight deadlines while maintaining high design accuracy.
  
  This experience gave me exposure to the structured design processes and brand aesthetics of India’s most prestigious jewellery houses.
• Jewelry CAD Designer AZAH Jewels · Internship Jan 2015 – Jan 2017 2 yrs Surat, GJ, India