Job Title: Textile Engineer (Saree Construction & Weaving Technology)

Company: Onliest LLC

Location: Visakhapatnam

Experience Required: 3–8+ Years

About the Role

Onliest LLC is seeking a highly skilled Textile Engineer with a strong foundation in weaving construction, saree architecture, and loom-based design systems. The ideal candidate will combine technical textile expertise with practical production experience, enabling the development of scalable and repeatable saree designs using up-to-date and traditional weaving technologies.

Key Responsibilities

- Develop and implement weaving construction logic for sarees, including body, border, and blouse sections
- Design and build modular saree architecture with repeatable and scalable design systems
- Translate design concepts into loom-ready formats using CAD and jacquard programming
- Analyze and optimize warp and weft behavior for desired fabric outcomes
- Plan and execute pick structures (body vs border vs blouse zones)
- Evaluate loom feasibility and select appropriate weaving technologies
- Collaborate closely with weavers, mills, and production teams for sampling and execution
- Ensure fabric quality, weight distribution, and structural balance
- Troubleshoot design and production challenges, leveraging hands-on experience

Required Skills & Competencies:
- Strong foundation in Textile Engineering or Textile Design, with in-depth knowledge of weaving principles and fabric construction
- Expertise in weaving construction and logic thinking, including clear understanding of:
- Warp vs Weft behavior
- Weave structures and fabric performance




- Saree and border construction methodologies
- Proficient in loom technologies and feasibility assessment, including:
- Jacquard, Dobby (electronic), and traditional looms
- Ability to evaluate loom suitability for specific designs
- Understanding of loom behavior and limitations
- Hands-on experience in CAD and loom translation (Non-Negotiable):
- NedGraphics
- Textronics
- Jacquard programming
- Ability to convert designs into production-ready loom instructions
- Strong technical knowledge of warp setup and pick planning, including:
- Yarn counts, tension control, and border separation
- Structuring body, border, and blouse sections
- In-depth understanding of fabric behavior and material sensitivity, including:
- Balance between weave, structure, and weight distribution
- India-specific saree construction systems and constraints
- Ability to develop repeatable design logic and build modular saree architecture
- Proven experience working with weavers, textile mills, and production teams
- Practical exposure to sampling, production cycles, and troubleshooting failures in weaving
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to bridge design concepts and production execution

Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in luxury or high-end textile design
- Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset
- Ability to bridge design, engineering, and production

Why Join Onliest LLC?
- Work on innovative textile and saree design systems
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and skilled artisans
- Be part of a technology-driven approach to traditional textiles

Work Location: In person

📌 Textile Engineer (Visakhapatnam)
🏢 Onliest
📍 Visakhapatnam