Job DescriptionRetiyo, a khadi-focused fashion house, is looking for an experienced Fashion Designer to lead design direction for our natural-fibre collections. This is an opportunity to shape a growing khadi and handloom brand with a strong point of view on craft, texture, and contemporary silhouette.
About the Role NWe're looking for an independent-thinking designer who can bring international design sensibility to India's handloom traditions — someone equally comfortable reading trend forecasts and understanding the strengths and limitations of hand-spun cotton and silk. This role offers the opportunity to create the brand language for a sustainable, khadi-rooted brand in India, working as an independent contributor with minimal supervision and full ownership of the design process.
Experience & Qualifications N● 6–8 years of experiencein an export house, with proven exposure to international design and production processes
N● Design experience with global fast-fashion or high-street brands such as Zara, Mango, Vero Moda, or similar high-fashion labels in the UK, Europe, or US markets
N● NIFT alumnus/alumna (National Institute of Fashion Technology)
N● Strong foundation in pattern making, textiles, and garment production
N● Experience utilizing AI-powered design tools for print creation
Key Skills N● Strong understanding ofretail customer style preferences across markets
N● Expertise in textile design and surface ornamentation
N● Solid pattern-making skills
N● Ability to track and forecast fashion trends
N● Deep interest in and knowledge of natural fibres — cotton and silk handloom — including an understanding of their strengths and challenges (shrinkage, weave irregularities, dyeing behaviour, care requirements, etc.)
N● Strong understanding ofbrand language, with the ability to tailor designs based on in-depth research
N● Independent thinker with a strong personal design point of view
What You'll Do N● Create and evolve the brand languag