Job Description

Fashion Designer Contemporary Indian Womenswear

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Mumbai · Full-time · On-site

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Experience: 2–4 years

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About RA Studio

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RA Studio is the design and production house of veteran designer Ritu Agnihotri, an alumna of the National Institute of Design (NID), Ahmedabad, Class of 1983.

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We create contemporary Indian womenswear rooted in thoughtful design, natural fabrics, Indian textiles and craft — interpreted for an easy, up-to-date wardrobe.

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As RA Studio grows, we are looking for a talented Fashion Designer to work closely with Ritu and our design and production team, with the opportunity to participate meaningfully in the evolving design language of the label.

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The Role

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This is first and foremost a product design role.

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We are looking for someone with a strong design sensibility, an instinct for textiles and an understanding of how an idea moves from concept to a finished garment.

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You will work across the complete development journey — research → concept → textile → silhouette → sampling → fitting → refinement → finished collection.

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What you will work on

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- Research and develop concepts, moodboards, colour stories, silhouettes and collection directions.
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- Create original garment designs, sketches, technical drawings and design specifications.
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- Explore fabrics, handlooms, prints, embroidery, surface techniques, trims and garment details.
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- Work closely with pattern masters, tailors, sampling teams and production partners to translate ideas into finished garments.
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- Participate actively in sampling and fittings, refining proportion, construction, comfort and fit.
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- Balance creativity with wearability, production feasibility and the commercial needs of a growing label.
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- Learn from customer and product feedback to continuously improve future collections.
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- Thoughtfully use AI and emerging design tools to accelerate research, visualisation, experimentation, iteration and garment development.
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Craft-led. Technology-forward.

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RA Studio is deeply rooted in handcraft, textiles and human creativity — but we also believe good designers should embrace new tools that help them do their work better.

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We see AI as an assistant to the designer, not a replacement for the designer.

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You do not need to be an AI expert. What matters is curiosity, an understanding of how these tools can support the creative process, and a willingness to continuously learn and experiment with new technology.

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What we're looking for

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- 2–4 years of relevant professional experience in womenswear, preferably with a premium, contemporary or designer-led fashion label.
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- Education in Fashion, Textile or Apparel Design from NID, NIFT or another leading design institution preferred.
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- A strong portfolio demonstrating original thinking, textile sensibility, silhouette development and finished garments.
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- Good understanding of fabrics, garment construction, fit, proportions and the sampling process.
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- Experience taking designs through development, sampling, fitting and finalisation.
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- Working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop or relevant design tools.
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- An interest in Indian textiles, handlooms, natural fabrics, print, embroidery and craft traditions.
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- Openness to experimenting with AI-assisted and emerging creative technologies.
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More than anything, we are looking for someone with taste, curiosity and a point of view.

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Why RA Studio?

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At RA Studio, you won't be designing one small part of a collection several layers removed from the final product.

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You will have the chance to:

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- Work closely with and learn directly from Ritu Agnihotri.
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- Participate in the development of complete collections.
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- See your ideas move from sketch to sample to production to store.
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- Work hands-on with Indian textiles, crafts and makers.
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- Have meaningful creative ownership as an independent fashion label grows.
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- Experiment with both traditional craft and new technologies to improve the way we design.
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The role offers competitive fixed compensation based on experience and portfolio, along with performance-linked bonuses tied to individual contribution and overall company performance.

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To Apply

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Please apply with:

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- Your CV
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- Your portfolio
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- A short video note telling us about yourself and why you would like to work with RA Studio
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Portfolio and Video note required: Please include a portfolio link in your CV/resume or application. Applications without a portfolio may not be considered.

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You can also email us on [email protected] with all the required details. Please ensure you email us only after applying on LinkedIn.

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For this role, your portfolio and video testimony matters as much as your résumé.

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RA Studio, Chandivali, Mumbai

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www.rastudio.in

📌 Fashion Designer (Mumbai)
🏢 RA Studio
📍 Mumbai