JOB PURPOSE

To develop innovative, commercially viable, and trend-relevant designs for Narayan Overseas’ textile and home-furnishing collections. The Designer will be responsible for translating market trends, buyer requirements, and brand aesthetics into new products, prints, patterns, quilting techniques, colourways, and collections suitable for international markets.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

- Research international trends in home textiles, bedding, quilts, cushions, throws, bedspreads, and soft furnishings.
- Develop new and commercially viable design concepts in line with international market trends.
- Create prints, patterns, embroideries, quilting designs, colour combinations, textures, and surface embellishments.
- Develop seasonal collections based on market requirements and customer briefs.
- Prepare design presentations, mood boards, colour stories, and collection concepts.
- Work closely with the merchandising team to understand buyer briefs, target prices, quantities, quality requirements, and delivery timelines.
- Convert buyer concepts and inspirations into practical and production-friendly designs.
- Develop new product ideas and maintain a strong pipeline of creative developments.
- Select and coordinate suitable fabrics, colours, trims, techniques, washes, finishes, and constructions for new products.
- Work closely with sampling and production teams to ensure designs are accurately executed.
- Review samples and provide clear comments for modifications, corrections, and improvements.
- Ensure that the final product maintains the intended look, feel, colour, proportion, and design detailing.
- Develop multiple colourways and design variations based on buyer and market requirements.




- Maintain an organised library of designs, artwork, colour references, trend information, samples, and developments.
- Stay updated on international home-furnishing trends, competitor collections, retail launches, trade fairs, and emerging techniques.
- Participate in product development meetings and contribute creative ideas for new collections.
- Ensure designs are commercially practical considering MOQ, costing, production capability, fabric availability, and lead times.
- Coordinate with merchandising, sampling, production, sourcing, and quality teams throughout the product-development process.
- Assist in developing presentations and product stories for buyer meetings, exhibitions, and trade fairs.
- Ensure all artwork and design files are properly maintained and shared with relevant departments.

DAY-TO-DAY ACTIVITIES

- Developing new designs and concepts.
- Creating and modifying artwork.
- Preparing colourways and design variations.
- Reviewing samples and suggesting improvements.
- Working on buyer-specific developments.
- Coordinating with merchandising and sampling teams.
- Researching new trends, fabrics, techniques, and finishes.
- Updating design libraries and development records.
- Preparing collections for upcoming seasons and trade fairs.

REQUIRED SKILLS & COMPETENCIES





- Strong creative and conceptual thinking.
- Good understanding of textiles and home furnishings.
- Strong knowledge of colours, patterns, textures, fabrics, and surface techniques.
- Good understanding of quilting, embroidery, printing, weaving, dyeing, and other textile techniques.
- Ability to create commercially viable designs rather than purely conceptual designs.
- Good understanding of international home-textile aesthetics and trends.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Good communication and coordination skills.
- Ability to work under deadlines and manage multiple developments simultaneously.
- Ability to understand and interpret buyer briefs accurately.
- Good knowledge of design software such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, CorelDRAW, or equivalent tools.
- Strong presentation and visualisation skills.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

Degree/Diploma in Fashion Design, Textile Design, Apparel Design, Interior Design, Fine Arts, or a related field.

EXPERIENCE

2-4 years of relevant experience in textile, home furnishing, apparel, or product design, preferably within an export house or an organisation catering to international buyers.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

A creative and commercially minded Designer who understands international home-textile markets and can balance creativity with production feasibility, costing, quality, and buyer requirements. The candidate should have a strong eye for detail, colour, texture, and trends and should be capable of taking a product from concept → artwork → sample → final production.

Pay: Up to ₹45,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

📌 Assistant Designer (India)
🏢 narayan overseas
📍 India