FSJD faculty and advisors

Faculty & Advisors

The people who teach here.

Practitioners first — decades of experience across jewellery design, gemology, CAD/CAM and communication design, brought straight into the studio.

Mr. Tarun Jain

Mr. Tarun Jain

Principal Advisor · Managing Director, WAOD

A jewellery industry professional, educator, and entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience spanning jewellery design, manufacturing, education, and international trade. His journey began in 1992 with the launch of SilGold in New Delhi and has since been driven by a vision to advance jewellery education and strengthen the global jewellery ecosystem.

Mr. Tarun has worked to bridge creativity with technology by promoting education in gemology, diamonds, CAD/CAM, and digital jewellery design. In 2022, he founded the WADA Awards, now recognised as one of the world’s largest jewellery design competitions, bringing together designers from over 40 countries.

Beyond education, Mr. Jain has actively contributed to international trade through leadership roles, including Honorary Director of the BRICS Chamber of Commerce (UAE Chapter) and Managing Director of the Gem & Jewellery Trade Council of India (UAE). His work focuses on fostering global collaborations, strengthening trade relations, and advancing innovation within the jewellery industry.

He remains committed to mentoring aspiring designers, supporting industry partnerships, and driving excellence in jewellery design, technology, and global trade.

Ms. Mahima Verma

Ms. Mahima Verma

Advisor · CEO, WAOD

A distinguished gemologist, jewellery designer, and educator with over 13 years of experience in jewellery design and manufacturing. She has received 10 international jewellery design awards and has played a pivotal role in establishing three design institutes across India and the UAE.

A Gemvision Certified Matrix Trainer, Mahima has mentored over 2,000 students worldwide, empowering aspiring designers with industry-focused skills in digital jewellery design, CAD, and manufacturing. Her expertise spans jewellery design, gemology, design education, and advanced digital manufacturing, making her a leading figure in the global jewellery design industry.

Mr. Nishant K. Arya

Mr. Nishant K. Arya

Faculty · Communication Design (UI/UX)

A Communication Design educator, UI/UX designer, and design strategist with expertise in architecture, interaction design, branding, and digital product design.

Mr. Arya’s professional experience includes designing digital experiences for organisations such as Maruti Suzuki and Infosys, as well as contributing to public-sector initiatives, including projects associated with the Mahakumbh. His expertise spans UX research, interaction design, service design, branding, design systems, and user-centered product development.

Mr. Nishant holds a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture from the School of Planning and Architecture, Bhopal, a Master’s in Interaction Design from Pearl Academy, and a Postgraduate Certification in Advanced UI/UX with Agentic AI from IIT Madras.

As an educator and mentor, he emphasises design thinking, human-centered innovation, emerging technologies, and industry-oriented learning, helping students build impactful portfolios and successful careers in design. He also conducts workshops and continues exploring the intersection of design, technology, AI, and human behaviour.

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