Studio Operations & Project Manager

Location: Hyderabad | Full-time

About Nolwa Nolwa is a contemporary design studio working at the intersection of material exploration, craft, and refined functional objects. We are entering a structured growth phase and building stronger systems around product development and execution. This role forms the operational backbone of the studio.

Role Objective Within 6 months, you will ensure: All projects have visible timelines and milestones Vendor follow-ups do not depend on the founder Product development follows structured stages Technical material research is documented and comparable Weekly status summaries are generated proactively Execution stress reduces through clarity and systems This is an execution leadership role — not a design role.

Key Responsibilities

1.

Project & Timeline Management Build and maintain structured trackers Break concepts into milestones and track dependencies Flag risks and delays early Align parallel workflows

2.

Vendor & Production Coordination Coordinate artisans, fabricators, and finish suppliers Track prototypes, revisions, and approvals Maintain documentation of iterations

3.

New Product Development Coordination Structure development phases: research → prototyping → refinement → costing → readiness Coordinate product engineer, crafts liaison, and vendors Maintain decision logs and timelines

4.

Technical Research Coordination (In collaboration with Product Engineer) Define research briefs (materials, coatings, finishes) Coordinate samples and testing cycles Create comparative summaries (cost, durability, application, lead time) Maintain organised material archives

5.

Studio Systems Run weekly project reviews Circulate clear action summaries Improve workflow discipline over time

Ideal Profile 3–7 years in operations, project management, or production coordination Experience in design studios, architecture, manufacturing, or product environments Strong structuring and documentation ability Calm, assertive, and execution-focused

Reporting Reports directly to the Founder. Works closely with Product Engineer, Crafts Liaison, and vendors.

Compensation Market to slightly above market, depending on experience and ownership capability.