About SwadehiSwadehi is an Indian handicraft and handloom brand bringing traditional craftsmanship into up-to-date lifestyles. We develop handcrafted apparel and accessories inspired by India's rich textile heritage.
Role: Freelance Fashion DesignerWe are looking for a creative and detail-oriented Freelance Fashion Designer to collaborate with Swadehi on designing men's and women's apparel and improving our garment development and production processes.
Key Responsibilities• Design men's and women's apparel, developing original and commercially viable designs.
• Create fashion sketches, technical drawings and design concepts.
• Handle pattern making, garment measurements, fitting and sample development.
• Plan fabric consumption and allocation according to designs and production requirements.
• Optimize fabric layouts and minimize fabric wastage.
• Perform fabric spreading, pattern placement and cutting using appropriate cutting machines.
• Identify opportunities to reuse leftover fabrics and develop products from fabric scraps.




• Coordinate with tailors and production teams to ensure accurate garment construction and finishing.
• Evaluate stitching quality, garment fit and finishing, and recommend improvements.
• Research fabrics, textile crafts, garment construction techniques and contemporary fashion trends.

Required Skills• Solid knowledge of fashion design, pattern making and garment construction.
• Good understanding of garment measurements, fitting and sample development.
• Knowledge of stitching techniques, stitching quality and garment finishing.
• Understanding of fabric properties, consumption planning and cutting techniques.
• Knowledge of fabric waste management and effective marker planning.
• Creativity, attention to detail and the ability to work independently.

Preferred Skills• Practical experience with fabric cutting machines and sewing techniques.
• Experience working with handcrafted, handloom or printed fabrics.
• Experience in men's and women's a

📌 Freelance Fashion Designer Bhopal (India)
🏢 Swadehi
📍 India