ASSISTANT FASHION DESIGNER / DESIGN LEADLocation: Thane

Experience: 4–7 years

Industry: Luxury Menswear / Couture THE ROLEWe’re looking for a highly skilled menswear designer who can take an idea from concept to collection, sketch to sample, and sample to final garment.

This is not a role for someone who only assists.

You will be responsible for leading a team of 5 designers, developing collections, managing R&D; and sampling, creating tech packs, and working closely with our couture clients — including celebrities, VIPs and HNI clientele.

You should have a strong understanding of luxury menswear, couture craftsmanship, garment construction, embroidery, fabrics and fit, with the ability to translate a creative vision into commercially viable, beautifully executed clothing.

WHAT YOU’LL OWNDESIGN & COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT

- Develop complete menswear collections from concept to final execution.
- Create mood boards, concept boards, colour stories and design directions.
- Research trends, silhouettes, fabrics, techniques, embroideries and international fashion references.
- Conduct extensive R&D; to develop new silhouettes, surface techniques and design details.
- Develop collections with a clear understanding of the brand’s design language and customer.
- Present and communicate collection concepts to the HOD / Creative Team.

TECHNICAL & PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

- Create detailed tech packs, specification sheets and production-ready design documentation.
- Develop and maintain garment construction details, measurements, trims and finishing specifications.
- Handle fabric, embroidery and accessory swatches.




- Coordinate sampling from first prototype to final approved sample.
- Review samples critically and ensure corrections are implemented accurately.
- Work closely with production, master tailors, embroiderers and vendors to achieve the intended design.
- Ensure final garments maintain the desired fit, finish and design integrity.

TEAM LEADERSHIP

- Lead and manage a team of 5 designers.
- Allocate design and development responsibilities and manage timelines.
- Review the team’s work and maintain a high design standard.
- Mentor junior designers and help develop their technical and creative skills.
- Ensure collections, samples and client requirements are delivered within deadlines.
- Act as the bridge between the HOD / Creative Head, design team and production.

COUTURE & CLIENT DESIGN

- Work directly on celebrity, VIP and HNI client requirements.
- Understand individual client preferences, body types, styling requirements and occasions.
- Develop highly personalised looks while maintaining the brand’s design language.
- Handle design changes, fittings, alterations and finalisation with attention to detail.
- Be comfortable working on high-value, high-visibility custom orders where precision is non-negotiable.




- Collaborate with the styling and client servicing teams to create complete looks.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
- 4–7 years of strong experience in menswear / couture.
- Proven experience in luxury or premium menswear design.
- Strong understanding of Indian couture, occasion wear and contemporary menswear.
- Exceptional knowledge of silhouettes, fabrics, embroidery, embellishment, garment construction and finishing.
- Strong sketching and design development skills.
- Excellent understanding of tech packs and technical documentation.
- Experience handling the complete process of R&D; → sampling → fittings → final production.
- Previous experience managing or mentoring a design team is highly preferred.
- Experience working with celebrity, VIP or HNI clientele is a strong advantage.
- Solid communication, organisation and leadership skills.
- Ability to manage multiple collections and custom projects simultaneously.

MOST IMPORTANTLYWe’re looking for someone with next-level design ability. Someone who can walk into a room with a blank page and build a collection.

Someone who understands why a silhouette works, why a fabric belongs on it, where the embroidery should sit, how it needs to be constructed and how the final garment should feel.

You should be able to think like a designer, execute like a technician and lead like an HOD.

If you’re someone who can take ownership from mood board to master sample, from collection development to couture client, and from concept to final garment — we want to meet you.

- Portfolio is mandatory.

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