Company: Ara Lumière & Ara Pret

Location: Cunningham Road, Bengaluru (On-site)

About Ara

Ara is a purpose-driven fashion brand that empowers acid attack and burn survivors by providing a platform for creative expression, rehabilitation, and long-term growth. Under the mentorship of Kulsum Shadab Wahab and supported by the Hothur Foundation, the brand transforms personal struggles into powerful narratives through handcrafted fashion.

Winner of the CNMI Awards 2022 at Milan Fashion Week, Ara Lumière is globally recognized for its commitment to social impact, resilience, and ethical craftsmanship. The brand integrates sustainable materials and responsible manufacturing practices, ensuring that every creation represents healing, empowerment, and transformation.

Role Description

As the Design & Operations Lead, you will be responsible for driving the end-to-end execution of product development, production, and collection launches across Ara Lumière and Ara Pret. This full-time, on-site role in Bengaluru requires someone with a strong understanding of garment production, sampling, vendor management, and operational planning while collaborating closely with design, merchandising, marketing, and sales teams.

You will ensure collections move seamlessly from concept to production, maintaining the highest standards of quality, timelines, and brand integrity. The role also involves streamlining operational processes, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, and supporting commercial growth through efficient execution.

Key Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end product development and production for Ara Lumière and Ara Pret.

Own collection planning, sampling, costing, production timelines, and delivery schedules.

Coordinate with design, production units, vendors, artisans, merchandising, marketing,



and sales teams to ensure seamless execution.

Monitor production quality, timelines, and capacity planning while ensuring timely collection launches.

Manage vendor relationships, sourcing, and manufacturing processes to maintain quality and efficiency.

Develop and optimize operational workflows to improve productivity and reduce delays.

Support merchandising and commercial planning by aligning production with business goals and customer demand.

Analyse production performance, costs, and operational efficiencies to identify opportunities for improvement.

Ensure consistency in product quality, craftsmanship, and brand standards across all collections.

Manage budgets, production calendars, inventory coordination, and project execution to achieve business objectives.

Build and mentor operational teams while fostering strong collaboration across departments.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Fashion Design, Fashion Technology, Fashion Management, or a related field.

4+ years of experience in fashion production, product development, sourcing, or operations within fashion, luxury, premium retail, or lifestyle brands.

Strong understanding of garment construction, production planning, quality control, and manufacturing processes.

Proven experience managing vendors, production units, and multiple stakeholders.

Excellent project management and organizational skills with a strong focus on execution and timelines.

Strong commercial understanding with the ability to balance creativity and operational efficiency.

Excellent leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.

Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to solve problems in a fast-paced workplace.

To Apply

Please send your resume and portfolio (if applicable) to [email protected]. We look forward to hearing from you.

📌 Operations & Design Manager (Bengaluru)
🏢 Ara Lumiere
📍 Bengaluru