WE ARE HIRING | FASHION DESIGN INTERN

Job Title: Fashion Design Intern

Employment Type: Internship (with potential full-time conversion)

Location: Grant Road, Mumbai

ABOUT SDS BY KUSHAL SHAH

- SDS by KUSHAL SHAH is a men’s luxury brand specializing in Prêt, Couture, and Bespoke.
- We focus on refined design aesthetics, craftsmanship, and service, creating a seamless balance between luxury and contemporary style.
- Rooted in an edgy yet timeless design philosophy, our collections reflect an evolving yet consistent creative vision.
- Our parent company, SHEETAL, has been a pioneer in Indian fashion retail for over 50 years.
- Industry icons such as Hemant Trivedi, Manish Malhotra, and Aki Narula began their creative journeys at SDS before launching their own labels.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Research, Trend Forecasting & Design Assistance

- Research global and Indian menswear trends, couture movements, textiles, embroideries, and tailoring techniques.
- Support competitor and luxury market research.
- Help compile seasonal trend reports, colour stories, fabric directions, and styling references.
- Identify fabrics, trims, artisan techniques, and design inspirations aligned with the brand aesthetic.

2. Collection Conceptualization & Moodboard Development

- Support the design team in developing seasonal and capsule collection concepts.
- Assist in creating mood boards, reference boards, and visual presentations.
- Organize inspiration references related to silhouettes, textures, embroidery, colours, and styling.
- Assist in preparing concept presentations and collection documentation.

3. Design Development & Technical Assistance

- Assist in sketching garment ideas and developing design options across Prêt,



Couture, and Bespoke categories.
- Support the creation of CADs, technical drawings, and design layouts.
- Help prepare basic tech packs, including measurement references, fabric details, embroidery placements, and construction notes.
- Maintain organized design documentation and updates.

4. Fabric Sourcing & Material Coordination

- Assist in sourcing fabrics, trims, linings, buttons, and embellishments.
- Coordinate with vendors for swatches, sampling materials, and follow-ups.
- Maintain fabric libraries, trim archives, and sourcing records.
- Track sampling materials and procurement timelines.

5. Sampling, Trials & Design Coordination

- Support the team during sampling and prototype development.
- Coordinate with masters, tailors, karigars, and embroidery teams for sampling updates.
- Assist during fit trials and document corrections suggested by the senior design team.
- Maintain correction sheets and sampling records.

6. Production & Execution Support

- Assist in tracking production timelines and sampling progress.
- Coordinate with internal teams to ensure a smooth workflow between design and production.
- Monitor embroidery developments and garment finishing stages.
- Maintain production and design trackers.

7. Bespoke Client & Styling Assistance





- Assist during client consultations and bespoke appointments.
- Organize client references, measurements, and styling notes.
- Support fittings and maintain alteration records.
- Prepare personalized references and garment details for bespoke clients.

8. Quality Control & Finishing Support

- Assist in checking garments for embroidery, stitching, finishing, and overall presentation.
- Help maintain luxury quality standards across samples and final garments.
- Organize finished garments before shoots, trials, or deliveries.

9. Campaign & Shoot Assistance

- Assist during lookbook shoots, styling sessions, campaigns, and editorials.
- Coordinate garments, accessories, and styling requirements for shoots.
- Maintain garment presentation standards for visual content.

10. Documentation & Archiving

- Maintain organized digital records of sketches, tech packs, fabric swatches, embroidery references, and final garment images.
- Update design folders and collection archives for future reference.

QUALIFICATIONS & PREREQUISITES

- Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Fashion Design or a related field.
- Strong interest in luxury menswear, couture, and bespoke fashion.
- Basic understanding of menswear silhouettes, fabrics, garment construction, and embroideries.
- Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or other design software is preferred.
- Good organizational, communication, and coordination skills.
- Ability to work efficiently in a quick-paced creative environment.
- Passion for design research, detailing, craftsmanship, and luxury fashion.
- Willingness to learn and adapt across different stages of the design process.

📌 Fashion Design Intern (Mumbai)
🏢 SDS BY KUSHAL SHAH
📍 Mumbai