Job Description

JSW Sports is looking for a Head of Design (Apparel) to join our team in Mumbai.

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The ideal candidate is a highly creative design leader with deep expertise in sports and performance (goods and) apparel, exceptional aesthetic sensibilities, and a strong understanding of technical product design. While commercial awareness is essential, the primary focus of this role is to create products that are cutting-edge, functional, and aligned with the brand's long-term design vision.

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Design Leadership

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- Define and lead the overall design vision and strategy for apparel across performance and lifestyle categories.
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- Build a strong design culture that balances innovation, functionality, aesthetics, and consumer relevance.
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- Develop a distinctive design language that strengthens the brand's identity.
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- Drive athlete-led product innovation by collaborating with athletes, coaches, and performance experts.
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Product Design & Development

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- Lead the end-to-end product design and development process, from concept through production.




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- Translate consumer insights, athlete feedback, and market trends into commercially successful product collections.
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- Ensure products meet the highest standards of functionality, quality, aesthetics, and innovation.
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Performance Innovation

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- Champion product innovation by leveraging new-age technologies, materials, and design techniques.
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- Partner with athletes, coaches, and product development teams to design products that enhance performance without compromising on style.
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- Stay ahead of global sportswear and design innovation trends.
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Cross-functional Collaboration

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- Partner closely with the Product Development, Merchandising, Sourcing, Marketing, and Brand teams to ensure seamless execution of the design vision.
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- Work with manufacturing partners to ensure the design intent is maintained throughout sampling and production.
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📌 Head of Design (Mumbai)
🏢 JSW Sports
📍 Mumbai