Senior Textile Designer

We’re hiring a Senior Textile Designer to bring refined creativity and deep craft expertise to our team. This role involves conceptualizing, creating, and overseeing the end-to-end development of luxury textile collections rooted in Indian handloom traditions, with a strong focus on Banarasi and Kanjivaram weaving.

Key Responsibilities:

● Research fashion trends, craft techniques, materials, and weaving traditions

● Conceptualize and create design ranges through hand drawing and detailed development

● Lead and develop collections with strong focus on Banarasi and Kanjivaram weaving

● Select appropriate yarns, fabrics, colours, and trims aligned with brand aesthetics

● Oversee sampling, weaving, and production processes in coordination with artisans and vendors

● Analyze market feedback and customer insights to guide design decisions

● Stay updated on luxury textile, craft, and handloom trends

● Handle the end-to-end design process from concept to final execution

● Collaborate closely with internal teams and external craftsmen

Requirements:

● Postgraduate Degree in Textile Design (NID – PG preferred)

● Experience in luxury textile or handloom-focused brands

● Mandatory experience in Banarasi weaving and Kanjivaram weaving

● Strong expertise in craft development and hand drawing

● Proven experience with brands such as: Raw Mango, Sabyasachi, Swati & Sunaina, Nalli, Taneira, Tilfi

● Exposure to direct competitors such as: Shanti Banaras, Frontier Raas, L'affaire, Nilambari, Heritage, Kankatala, Kumaran Silks, Swaadesh, Kshitij Jalori, Dharki Banaras, Warp & Weft, Kalki, Banarasi Baithak, Weavers Story, Payal Khandelwal

● Strong design portfolio showcasing handloom and weaving expertise

● Proficiency in design software along with manual design processes

● Excellent sense of colour, texture, and material handling

● Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership abilities

● High attention to detail and passion for Indian textiles and crafts

● Adaptability to evolving trends while preserving traditional aesthetics

● Open to collaborations

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹50,000.00 - ₹80,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Provident Fund

Education:

• Master's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Textile Designing: 10 years (Required)

Work Location: In person