About the Organization


A premium Indian lifestyle and textile brand specializing in handcrafted and artisanal fabrics, blending traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design aesthetics. The organization focuses on high -quality production, sustainable processes, and excellence in finishing for luxury domestic and international markets.

Requirements

Role Overview


The Head – Printing & Dyeing will lead and manage end -to -end printing and dyeing operations, ensuring consistent quality, colour accuracy, process efficiency, and adherence to brand standards. This role requires deep technical expertise in traditional and modern dyeing/printing techniques, vendor management, and strong coordination with design, production, and quality teams.

Key Responsibilities


Production & Process Management


- Lead end -to -end printing and dyeing operations across in -house units and external job workers.

- Plan and monitor production schedules to meet delivery timelines without compromising quality.

- Ensure consistency in shade, colour fastness, and finish across batches.

- Oversee sampling, lab dips, strike -offs, and approvals before bulk production.

Technical & Quality Control

- Implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) for dyeing, printing, washing, and finishing.

- Troubleshoot colour, shade, and process -related issues during production.

- Ensure compliance with quality benchmarks for luxury textiles.

- Maintain documentation for recipes, shade cards, and process parameters.

Vendor & Team Management

- Manage and develop a network of dyeing and printing vendors/artisans.

- Evaluate vendor capability, quality performance, and cost efficiency.

- Train and mentor in -house teams and artisans on best practices and process improvements.

Coordination & Cross -Functional Work

- Work closely with Design, Merchandising, and Production Planning teams.

- Translate design concepts into feasible dyeing and printing processes.

- Support sampling, collection development, and current fabric innovations.

Compliance & Sustainability

- Ensure adherence to environmental, safety, and compliance norms.

- Promote sustainable dyeing practices and responsible chemical usage.

Desired Candidate Profile

- 10–15 years of hands -on experience in printing and dyeing within textile, handloom, or luxury fashion segments.

- Strong knowledge of natural dyes, reactive dyes, pigment printing, and traditional Indian printing techniques (block, screen, discharge, etc.).

- Experience working with silk, cotton, blends, and specialty fabrics.

- Strong understanding of colour science, shade matching, and fabric behaviour.

- Proven leadership and vendor management skills.

- Exposure to luxury or export -oriented brands preferred.

Education

- Degree/Diploma in Textile Technology / Textile Chemistry / Fashion Technology or related field.

Location


Kolkata (with travel to vendor locations as required)