ROLE OVERVIEW

Responsible for the end-to-end design and development of riding gear products, combining functional performance, safety requirements, and market-driven design

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

- Design and develop riding gear products (jackets, gloves, pants) from concept to final production.
- Conduct competitive analysis and market research to inform design decisions.
- Create tech packs and detailed specifications for sampling and manufacturing.
- Coordinate with vendors and factories for sampling, revisions, and bulk production.
- Manage fit development, pattern corrections, and panel optimization.
- Research and integrate protective technologies (e.g., armour systems, abrasion-resistant materials).
- Manage supporting tasks to ensure smooth production.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

Must Have

- Experience in apparel or technical outerwear design with a portfolio demonstrating end-to-end product development.
- Proficiency in CAD and technical drawing Adobe Illustrator for flat sketches and tech packs; CLO 3D is a plus.
- Strong knowledge of textiles and materials including leather, Cordura, Kevlar®, stretch panels, laminates, and abrasion-resistant fabrics.
- Hands-on experience creating tech packs, managing sampling rounds, and communicating with factories.
- Understanding of protective gear construction — armour placement, panel reinforcement, and relevant safety considerations.
- Organised,



detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple products across a production calendar.

Nice to Have

- Background in motorcycle, outdoor, or action sports apparel.
- Personal riding experience or passion for motorcycling.

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Preferred streams

Leather Design (B.Des) – First preference, given the solid focus on leather garments/accessories, pattern making and construction.

Accessory Design (B.Des) – Particularly relevant for glove design and construction.

Fashion Design (B.Des) / B.FTech – Apparel Production – Can be considered where candidates have relevant projects or portfolios in technical/protective outerwear, performance wear or functional apparel.

Preference for protective/performance wear experience over purely fashion-focused projects

Working knowledge of pattern making and garment/leather construction

Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop, CorelDraw; CLO3D or similar tools would be an added advantage

Basic understanding of leather sourcing/processing and/or technical textiles

Internship/live project experience with leather goods, motorcycle gear, sportswear or protective apparel brands would be a strong plus

Kindly share your updated resume and Design portfolio on [email protected] with below details:

Current CTC:

Expected CTC:

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Location:

📌 Opening For Motorcycle Apparel Designer (Mumbai)
🏢 Mahansaria Group
📍 Mumbai