Head Designer — Stosi

Company: Stosi Location: Mumbai, India (on-site) Type: Full-time Experience: 2+ years in apparel/Fashion design Category: Fashion Design · Apparel · Menswear

About Stosi
Stosi is a fashion-forward minimal menswear brand built for people who want to look sharp without being loud.
The brand was created from a straightforward observation: most clothing in the market sits at two extremes. On one side, loud, trend-driven streetwear filled with oversized graphics and branding. On the other, plain basics that lack structure, personality, and modern silhouettes.
Stosi was built to exist in the middle. We focus on modern silhouettes, strong structure, premium heavyweight fabrics, and intentional details — without relying on loud graphics or excessive branding. Every piece is designed to feel understated yet distinctive, something that naturally becomes part of your everyday wardrobe rather than a short-lived trend purchase.
But Stosi is more than just clothing. At its core, the brand is rooted in the idea of intentional living — owning fewer things, but choosing better ones. We believe style should feel effortless, and that the best clothing communicates through fit, fabric, silhouette, and quiet confidence rather than noise.
Today, Stosi is evolving into a lifestyle brand for people who value minimal living, intentional choices, and dressing with purpose.

The Role
We're looking for a Head Designer to own the creative and product direction of Stosi.
This is a senior, hands-on role. You will shape what Stosi makes, how it fits, how it feels, and how it evolves season after season. You'll work directly with the founder, lead the design process end to end,



and have real authority over the product. As the brand grows, this role grows with it — including building and leading a design team.
If you care about garments as objects — fabric weight, the fall of a sleeve, the exact placement of a seam — and you believe restraint is harder and more rewarding than excess, this role is built for you.

What You'll Do
Own the seasonal design direction and the drop calendar — from concept to delivered product
Design menswear collections across shirts, jackets, trousers, t-shirts, knitwear, and new categories as the brand expands
Develop complete tech packs: flat sketches, measurements, construction notes, trim sheets
Source and select fabrics, with a focus on premium materials
Lead fit development, sampling, and quality control alongside production partners
Maintain and evolve Stosi's design language — keeping it minimal, structured, and distinctive
Track silhouette and material trends without letting the brand drift into noise
Collaborate with the founder on product strategy, range planning, and which pieces to expand, iterate, or retire
Work with the marketing team on how products are presented and styled
Build and mentor a design team as Stosi scales

What We're Looking For
2+ years of experience in apparel or fashion design, preferably in menswear
Solid network of manufacturers,



garment traders and fabric suppliers in Mumbai and throughout the country
A strong portfolio that demonstrates a clear point of view — ideally minimal, structured, premium work
Solid understanding of garment construction, pattern logic, fit development, and tech packs
Genuine fabric knowledge — you can talk weight, weave, drape, and finishing
Experience working with manufacturers and production units, ideally within India
An eye that defaults to restraint — you make pieces better by removing, not adding
Awareness of global menswear and streetwear, with the discipline to filter trends through a brand lens
Ownership mentality — comfortable making decisions and being accountable for the product

Nice to Have
A degree in fashion design (NIFT, Pearl Academy, NID, or equivalent)
Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop; CLO 3D or other 3D garment software is a plus
Prior experience at a D2C or digital-native brand
Experience building or leading a small design team

What You'll Get
Full creative ownership of a growing brand's product direction
The chance to build something from an early stage and shape its identity
Direct collaboration with the founder, with a real seat at the strategy table
Room to grow into a senior leadership role as Stosi scales into a lifestyle brand
A brand that genuinely values design — where craft and restraint are the whole point

How to Apply
Send your portfolio and a short note about why Stosi resonates with you to [[email protected]].
Portfolio-first: we care more about the work and the thinking behind it than a formal CV.

📌 Fashion Designer (Mumbai)
🏢 Stosi
📍 Mumbai