Job Title: Junior / Senior Fashion Designer Employment Type:Full-Time Location:Grant Road, Mumbai[ONLY APPLICANTS BASED IN MUMBAI WILL BE CONSIDERED]Experience: • Junior Designer: 1–3 years • Senior Designer: 3+ yearsABOUT SDS by KUSHAL SHAH •SDS by KUSHAL SHAHis 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 RESPONSIBILTIES : 1. Collection Design & Concept Development • Conceptualize and develop menswear collections from initial sketches to final production. • Create mood boards, color stories, and thematic narratives aligned with brand aesthetics. • Research global and Indian menswear trends, silhouettes, embroidery styles, and fabric innovations. • Translate creative concepts into commercially viable designs.2. Technical Design & Garment Development • Create detailed technical drawings, design sheets, and specifications for production. • Work closely with pattern makers to ensure accurate execution of silhouettes and fits. • Review samples and prototypes, ensuring quality, proportions, and finishing meet brand standards. • Incorporate bespoke tailoring principles and couture-level detailing into designs.3. Fabric, Embroidery & Material Sourcing • Assist in sourcing fabrics, trims, and embellishments for collections and bespoke orders. • Develop embroidery concepts and coordinate with khaka artists and craftsmen. • Maintain updated fabric libraries and material references.4. Cross-Functional Collaboration • Coordinate with merchandising, production, marketing, and PR teams to ensure cohesive collection storytelling. • Support shoot styling, campaign visuals, and collection presentations when required. • Align design timelines with production schedules and brand launches.5. Client Consultations & Bespoke Support • Participate in client consultations and fittings at the Kala Ghoda flagship store. • Assist in understanding bespoke requirements and translating them into design solutions. • Coordinate with tailoring teams to ensure client specifications are met accurately.6. Quality Control & Design Excellence • Ensure consistency in design execution, craftsmanship, and detailing across collections. • Review final garments for quality, embroidery finish, fabric usage, and overall presentation. • Maintain high couture and luxury standards throughout development.7. Team Support & Mentorship (Senior Level) • Guide and mentor junior designers in design development and execution. • Review junior designers’ work and provide constructive feedback. • Support building structured design workflows and creative processes.QUALFICATIONS & PREREQUISITIES: • Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or related field (advanced degree preferred). • Junior Designer: 1–3 years of experience in menswear design. • Senior Designer: 3+ years of experience in luxury menswear, couture, or bespoke. • Strong understanding of menswear silhouettes, tailoring, and garment construction. • In-depth knowledge of fabrics, couture embroideries, and finishing techniques. • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, etc.). • Familiarity with bespoke tailoring and made-to-measure processes. • Awareness of sustainability practices in fashion is a plus. • Strong teamwork, time management, and creative problem-solving skills. • Willingness to travel for sourcing, shows, and industry events if required.
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Junior & Senior Fashion Designer