Job Description

GURKAARITM | Timeless • Elegant • Ethnic

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GURKAARITM is an emerging premium Indian women's fashion and lifestyle brand preparing its debut collection. We are looking for a talented Fashion & Technical Designer with genuine experience in women's Indian ethnic wear to collaborate with us on the development of our launch collection.

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This is not a graphic illustration-only role. We need someone who understands both the creative and practical development of garments, from concept through sampling and production readiness.

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THE ROLE

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You will work closely with GURKAARI's Design Lead to translate creative concepts, sketches, references and initial design directions into distinctive, commercially viable and manufacturable garments.

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The initial project will focus on approximately 15 women's ethnic-wear designs, including Punjabi suits, kurta sets, coordinated sets, bottoms and dupattas.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

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• Develop and refine women's Indian ethnic-wear concepts.

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• Create fashion sketches and technical flats.

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• Advise on silhouettes, fabrics, colours, trims and garment construction.

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• Develop embroidery and embellishment concepts and placement specifications.

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• Understand techniques such as resham work, zari, zardozi, dabka, sequins, beads and other relevant Indian surface embellishments.

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• Prepare production-ready technical specifications and tech packs.

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• Develop measurement/POM specifications and garment construction details.

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• Define fabrics, linings, trims, closures and other components.

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• Work with tailors, pattern masters, embroiderers and sampling vendors.

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• Participate in sample reviews, fittings and fit corrections.

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• Help translate master designs into a reliable made-to-measure production process.

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• Maintain consistency between approved designs and final samples.

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REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

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We are particularly interested in candidates with hands-on experience in:

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• Women's Indian and Punjabi ethnic wear

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• Punjabi suits and kurta sets

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• Salwar, straight trousers, palazzos and related bottoms

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• Dupattas and their finishing and embellishment

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• Indian textiles and fabrics

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• Embroidery and surface ornamentation

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• Garment construction

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• Technical flats and tech packs

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• Measurement specifications

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• Sampling and fittings

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• Made-to-measure and custom-fit garments

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Experience limited primarily to Western wear, T-shirts, sportswear or fashion illustration will not be sufficient for this project.

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WHAT TO SEND US

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Please provide:

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1. Your portfolio.

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2. At least one complete example of an Indian women's ethnic-wear design developed by you.

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3. A sample technical flat or production tech pack, if available.

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4. Details of your experience working with tailors, pattern masters, embroiderers or garment manufacturers.

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5. Your current location.

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6. Availability for the next 6–8 weeks.

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7. Your preferred commercial arrangement or project fee.

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ENGAGEMENT

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Project-based / Freelance Contract

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Chandigarh–Mohali–Ludhiana candidates are preferred because the project may require physical participation in selected sampling, fitting and product-development sessions. Robust candidates from other locations (Delhi-NCR, Mumbai etc.) may also be considered based on their experience in required categories.

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The successful designer may have the opportunity to continue working with GURKAARI on future collections as well.

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Website: gurkaari.com

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GURKAARITM

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Timeless • Elegant • Ethnic

📌 Fashion & Technical Designer - Women's Indian Ethnic Wear (Chandigarh)
🏢 GURKAARI™
📍 Chandigarh