WE’RE HIRING | FASHION DESIGNER – KALISTA

KALISTA is looking for a creative and experienced Fashion Designer with a solid expertise in embroidery design & development to join our design team in Noida.

We’re looking for someone with a refined design sensibility and a strong understanding of Indian occasion wear, contemporary silhouettes, embroidery techniques, surface ornamentation and prints.

A key part of this role will be conceptualising and developing original embroidery stories for our collections — from initial inspiration and motifs to placements, colour combinations, techniques and final execution.

Key Responsibilities:

Conceptualise and develop new collections from moodboard to final garment
Create and develop original embroidery concepts, motifs, layouts and placement designs
Build detailed embroidery moodboards and stories for each collection
Experiment with hand embroidery, threadwork, beadwork, sequins, appliqué and mixed surface techniques
Develop embroidery placements specifically for Lehengas, Blouses, Sarees, Anarkalis, Jackets, Dresses and Indo-Western silhouettes
Create innovative combinations of embroidery, prints, textures and surface embellishments
Work closely with karigars and embroidery vendors to translate concepts into high-quality samples
Select and develop appropriate threads, beads, sequins, stones and other embroidery materials




Create embroidery swatches and sampling trials before finalising designs
Develop contemporary silhouettes while maintaining the KALISTA design language
Research Indian craftsmanship as well as international runway trends, embroidery techniques and surface developments
Prepare sketches, technical references and specifications for sampling
Work closely with pattern masters, sampling and production teams
Conduct fittings and make design corrections through the sampling process

What We’re Looking For:

Degree/Diploma in Fashion Design
3–5+ years of relevant experience in Indian occasion wear / designer wear
Strong hands-on experience in embroidery design and development is essential
Excellent understanding of embroidery techniques, placements, motifs, materials and colour combinations
Strong understanding of garment construction, fabrics, silhouettes and prints
Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop / Illustrator; Procreate is an advantage
Ability to translate inspiration into commercial yet distinctive designs
Ability to independently take a design from concept → embroidery development → sampling → finished garment

Location: Noida
Position: Full-time | On-site

If you have a passion for creating distinctive embroideries, beautiful surfaces and contemporary Indian fashion, we’d love to see your work.

Please send your CV along with your portfolio — to [email protected]

📌 Fashion Designer (Noida)
🏢 Kalista Studio
📍 Noida