JSW Sports is looking for a Head of Design (Apparel) to join our team in Mumbai.

The ideal candidate is a highly creative design leader with deep expertise in sports and performance (goods and) apparel, exceptional aesthetic sensibilities, and a robust understanding of technical product design. While commercial awareness is essential, the primary focus of this role is to create products that are cutting-edge, functional, and aligned with the brand's long-term design vision.

Design Leadership

- Define and lead the overall design vision and strategy for apparel across performance and lifestyle categories.
- Build a strong design culture that balances innovation, functionality, aesthetics, and consumer relevance.
- Develop a distinctive design language that strengthens the brand's identity.
- Drive athlete-led product innovation by collaborating with athletes, coaches, and performance experts.

Product Design & Development

- Lead the end-to-end product design and development process, from concept through production.
- Translate consumer insights, athlete feedback, and market trends into commercially successful product collections.
- Ensure products meet the highest standards of functionality, quality, aesthetics, and innovation.

Performance Innovation





- Champion product innovation by leveraging new-age technologies, materials, and design techniques.
- Partner with athletes, coaches, and product development teams to design products that enhance performance without compromising on style.
- Stay ahead of global sportswear and design innovation trends.

Cross-functional Collaboration

- Partner closely with the Product Development, Merchandising, Sourcing, Marketing, and Brand teams to ensure seamless execution of the design vision.
- Work with manufacturing partners to ensure the design intent is maintained throughout sampling and production.
- Support brand campaigns by providing creative inputs for product launches, athlete collaborations, and brand storytelling.

Qualifications & Experience

- 10–15 years of experience with leading sports, performance, or lifestyle brands.
- Strong expertise in performance fabrics, trims, fit, technical apparel construction, and product design.
- Proven ability to manage design calendars and lead and mentor design teams.
- Strong analytical capability, with experience in SKU planning, hit-rate improvement, and range productivity.
- Exceptional creative sensibility with a strong eye for design, storytelling, and innovation.

📌 Head of Design (Apparel) (Mumbai)
🏢 JSW Sports
📍 Mumbai