Head Of Product Innovation

About VGL Group

Vaibhav Global Limited (VGL) is a leading electronic retailer of jewelry and lifestyle products. In FY 2023-24, VGL reported a turnover of ~$365 million and employs 4,000+ people globally, with 3,000+ based in Jaipur, India.

Multi-Channel Presence

VGL reaches a broad audience through its TV, e-commerce, and digital retail platforms:

• Shop LC (USA) – Live broadcasts to 60M+ homes with a strong e-commerce presence.
• TJC, UK – Reaches 27M+ homes through TV and digital platforms.
• Shop LC Germany – Broadcasts to 40M+ homes, expanding VGL’s European market presence.
• Ideal World (UK) – Acquired in 2023, a leading UK teleshopping & digital sales platform.
• Mindful Souls – Acquired in 2023, a fast-growing subscription-based e-commerce brand focused on spiritual and wellness products.
  
  

Social Impact & ESG Initiatives

• Your Purchase Feeds… – VGL’s flagship one-for-one meal program has provided 99M+ meals to schoolchildren in India, the US, and the UK.
• Employee Volunteering – Encourages employees to donate two hours monthly for charitable activities.
• Sustainability Commitment – Focused on renewable energy, waste reduction, and green initiatives.
• IGBC Award Winner – Recognized for excellence in green built environments at its Jaipur SEZ unit.
• Assigned a ‘Combined ESG Rating 72 (Strong)’ from ICRA ESG Ratings Limited
  
  

Talent & Culture

• Humanocracy & Micro-Enterprises – VGL fosters a decentralized, empowered work culture, enabling small, agile teams to drive innovation and ownership.
• Talent Density & Meritocracy – Prioritizing high-performance teams, rewarding talent, and a culture of excellence.
• GPTW Certified – Recognized as a Great Place to Work across India, the US, the UK, and China.
  
  

Recognition & Achievements

• Top Exporter Award – Honored by GJEPC for being India’s largest exporter of silver and colored gemstones.
• Operational Excellence – A strong track record in value-driven retail and customer-centric growth.
  
  

Overview

VGL, a $400M tech-driven jewelry & lifestyle retailer and GPTW-certified company, seeks a Product Innovation Lead to drive new product development. With a strong innovation team contributing 4% of last year’s revenue, this role is open as the previous lead was promoted to Operations Head.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end product innovation from concept to launch.
• Identify trends, customer insights, and emerging technologies.
• Drive design, testing, and go-to-market strategies.
• Oversee experimentation, prototyping, and scaling of new ideas.
• Foster a culture of design thinking, agility, and customer obsession.
  
  

Qualifications

• 10+ years in product innovation, R&D, or new product development in jewelry, watches, accessories, home goods, or consumer electronics.
• Proven ability of launching innovative products.