Job Title: Textile Designer Brand: Juthika by Momita | Location: Guwahati, Assam (Full-Time)
About Us
Juthika by Momita is a Guwahati-based heritage handloom label crafting authentic Muga, Paat, Eri, Toss, and Ghisa silk ensembles—including bridal Mekhela Sadors—that blend indigenous Assamese weaving traditions with contemporary elegance.
The Role
We are looking for a creative Textile Designer to work directly with our Founder Momita Sharma and our master weavers to develop original motifs, colour palettes, and weave-ready layouts across our seasonal, festive, bridal, and resort/pret collections.
What You’ll Do
- Design & Motif Development: Create original Assamese floral, geometric, and folklore motifs (butas, paari, aanchal) for Mekhela Sadors and contemporary pieces.
- Loom Translation: Convert hand sketches and digital artworks into weave graphs and technical specs for handlooms, jacquards, and guna (extra-weft) work.
- Yarn & Colour Curation: Select silk blends, metallic threads, and seasonal colour palettes; oversee yarn dyeing and swatch approvals.
- Weaver Coordination:
Visit weaving clusters to guide loom setup, review samples, and maintain heirloom quality.
- Client Consultation: Assist walk-in and appointment clients with bespoke weave, colour, and motif customisations for bridal and special-occasion orders.
What We’re Looking For
- Qualification: Bachelors or Masters in Textile Design, Fashion Design, or Handloom Technology from any recognised University/College (Freshers with solid portfolios are also welcome to apply).
- Skills: Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop, motif sketching, and weave graphing (CAD or manual).
- Knowledge: Strong understanding of Assamese handlooms and indigenous silks (Muga, Paat, Eri).
- Communication: Fluency in Assamese and English to collaborate smoothly with local artisans and the studio team.
- How to Apply Send your resume and portfolio (sketches, motifs, weave graphs, or textile samples) to
[email protected] with the subject: Textile Designer – Juthika by Momita.
📌 Textile Designer (Assam)
🏢 Juthika
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