03 Sep
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Dressfolk
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Karnal
Role: Fashion Designer, Ready To Wear_Women’s Wear (Dresses, Shirts, Blouses)
About Dressfolk
Dressfolk is building the favourite Indian wear brand for the contemporary woman. We bring India’s finest handloom weaves to the world in a contemporary avatar. With customers across 20+ countries, we’re on a mission to modernize timeless Indian craftsmanship while empowering over 900 weavers across multiple states, improving their earnings meaningfully.
Backed by All In Capital, Eternal Capital, and leading D2C founders like Ghazal Alagh (Mamaearth), Sidhant Keshwani (Libas), Vidur Kataria (Master Chow), and Dhruv Kohli (Boba Bhai), Dressfolk is proudly worn by icons like Janhvi Kapoor, Vidya Balan, Mira Kapoor, Medha Shankar, and Guneet Monga.
What you’ll do
Design and develop fusion wear including blouses, dresses, shirts and modern Indian silhouettes
Translate Indian handloom textiles into contemporary, wearable fashion
Build cohesive product drops and seasonal capsules
Work on trend research, moodboards, colour stories and design direction
Create tech packs and oversee sampling, fittings and production readiness
Collaborate closely with karigars, sampling units and production teams
Ensure premium fit, finish and quality across products
Contribute to styling, campaign looks and overall brand aesthetic
Skills & Experience We’re Looking For
Minimum 2 years experience in fashion design
Ideal experience: 3–5 years
Experience working with Indian textiles, handlooms or crafts preferred
NIFT/NID preferred (not mandatory if work is strong)
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-ownership setting
Strong understanding of silhouettes, garment construction and fit
Experience in fusion wear, contemporary wear or premium fashion preferred
Strong taste level and understanding of up-to-date Indian consumers
Ability to balance creativity with commercial viability
Detail-oriented with high ownership and speed
This role is not suited for candidates with
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