Senior Fashion Designer- Luxury Couture & Product Development

Job Description

Role & responsibilities

- Lead the design and development of seasonal collections across luxury couture, occasion wear, bridal and premium prt.

- Develop strong design concepts, mood boards, colour stories, fabric directions and collection narratives in line with the brand's luxury positioning.

- Research and interpret global and Indian fashion trends, silhouettes, colours, textiles, prints, embroideries and surface techniques.

- Create and develop original silhouettes, garment details, print concepts, embroidery placements and design variations while maintaining the brand's distinctive design language.

- Work closely with the founder/design head to translate creative vision into commercially viable collections.

• Develop colour palettes and seasonal colour stories, including selection and application of Pantone shades across collections.
• Have strong knowledge of Indian textiles, luxury fabrics, prints, embroidery techniques, embellishments and surface ornamentation.

• Work closely with printers, embroiderers, artisans, fabric suppliers and production teams to ensure the design intent is accurately executed.
• Create detailed design sheets, technical specifications, embroidery/print placements and garment details for the production team.
• Supervise sampling and prototype development, identify design issues and provide corrections before production.
• Conduct regular sample reviews and quality checks to ensure garments meet the desired luxury standards.
• Coordinate with the production team on fabric consumption, construction, finishing, embroidery, printing, trims and embellishments.
• Ensure consistency of fit, proportions, silhouettes, colour, print placement and finishing across the collection.
• Develop new techniques and design details to continuously elevate the brand's product offering.
• Identify opportunities for new silhouettes, categories and commercially relevant products based on market demand and customer preferences.
• Study competitor and designer-house collections to understand market positioning, design direction and evolving luxury fashion trends, while maintaining originality.
• Work with merchandising and production teams to ensure designs are commercially viable, cost-conscious and production-friendly without compromising the luxury aesthetic.
• Guide junior designers and design team members on concept development, research, sketching, fabric selection and execution.
• Review and approve design developments prepared by the team.
• Maintain and organise the seasonal design calendar, collection development timelines, sampling schedules and approvals.
• Participate in fittings, trials and final garment approvals, making necessary design and fit corrections.
• Support the brand during lookbook shoots, fashion presentations, collection launches and styling requirements when required.
• Stay updated with international fashion weeks, luxury fashion houses, Indian designer collections, textile innovations and emerging design trends.

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