Job Title: Senior Textile Print Designer - Pure Digital Fabrics

Company: NKM Fashion

Location: Surat, Gujarat | On-site

Salary: Based on Experience & Portfolio

Experience: 4+ Years

About Us

NKM Fashion is a leading textile house based in Surat, specializing in premium pure fabrics. We are looking for a Senior Textile Designer to lead our design vertical for pure digital prints.

Role Summary

We need a creative and technically robust designer with proven expertise in pure digital printed fabrics (Cotton, Viscose, Silk, Linen, Muslin). You will be responsible for end-to-end print creation — from trend research and concept development to final production-ready files.

Key Responsibilities

1. Print Design & Development

- Create original, commercial print collections: All-over, placement, border, and panel prints specifically for pure fabrics.
- Develop new concepts, motifs, and textures keeping in mind the behavior of pure fabrics in digital printing.
- Create multiple colorways, repeats, and harmonious collections.

2. Trend Analysis & Research

- Lead seasonal research on international & domestic trends, color forecasts (WGSN, Pantone), market movements and buyer preferences.
- Present mood boards, theme boards, and collection stories for each season.

3. Technical Expertise

- Prepare flawless, production-ready artwork with perfect repeat setting, scaling, and color correction for pure fabrics.
- Deep knowledge of digital printing process on pure - color fastness, color bleeding, fabric shrinkage and final finishing.




- Collaborate with the printing & processing team for strike-offs, color approvals and quality control.

4. Other Textile Techniques

- Knowledge of additional techniques like embroidery placement, foil, discharge effects that complement digital prints.
- Guide junior designers on design principles and software skills.

Required Skills & Qualifications
- Technical Skills: Expert in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator. Proficiency in textile CAD (NedGraphics / AVA / TexPro) is highly preferred.
- Fabric Knowledge: Strong understanding of pure fabric constructions, weaves, and how prints sit on different pure bases.
- Design Sense: Exceptional sense of color, repeat, layout, and detailing. Strong portfolio focused on pure digital prints is a MUST.
- Education: B.Des/M.Des in Textile Design, Fashion Textile, or Fine Arts from NIFT, NID or reputed institute preferred.
- Soft Skills: Leadership, attention to detail, ability to work under deadlines and handle multiple collections.

What We Offer
- Salary strictly based on your work experience and quality of portfolio.
- Opportunity to lead design for a growing brand.
- Creative freedom and in-house digital printing & sampling support.
- Stable growth in Surat’s largest textile hub.

How to Apply Send your CV + Portfolio (PDF or Behance/Drive link) to [Your Email ID] with subject: Application - Sr. Textile Designer (Pure)

Portfolio is mandatory. Applications without portfolio will not be considered.

📌 Textile Designer (Surat)
🏢 NKM Fashion
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