Role Overview
- We are seeking a visionary and commercially driven Design & Trend Strategist - Kidswear to lead the creative direction and trend strategy for our baby and kidswear category.
- This role combines trend forecasting, consumer insight analysis, and product design leadership to build high-performing, trend-forward collections aligned with brand positioning and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Trend Strategy & Research
- Conduct in-depth research on global and domestic kidswear trends (colors, silhouettes, fabrics, prints, graphics, trims).
- Analyze competitor brands, market gaps, and customer buying behavior.
- Develop seasonal trend decks and concept presentations aligned with brand identity.
- Identify emerging trends and translate them into commercially viable designs.

Collection Planning & Development
- Develop seasonal range architecture including core, fashion, and capsule collections.
- Define color palettes, print stories, fabric direction, and style count planning.
- Ensure collections meet target price points, margin structures,



and category performance goals.
- Create detailed tech packs including measurements, construction details, trims, labeling, and artworks.

Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Collaborate with merchandising, sourcing, marketing, and production teams for seamless execution.
- Coordinate with vendors for sampling, costing, fit approvals, and bulk production readiness.
- Review samples and provide structured technical feedback.
- Support marketing teams with design narratives and campaign inputs.

Performance Monitoring & Optimization
- Monitor sell-through data, customer reviews, and return reasons to refine future collections.
- Improve product offerings based on performance insights and customer feedback.
- Maintain seasonal design calendars and ensure timely launches.

Required Skills & Competencies
- Minimum 5 years of experience in kidswear or baby apparel design.
- Robust expertise in trend forecasting and r

📌 Fashion Designer (Ahmedabad)
🏢 Veera steel
📍 Ahmedabad