Designer – Couture Embroidery & Surface Development
Mumbai | Full-Time | Zari Embroideries
At Zari Embroideries, we collaborate with leading international couture, bridal and eveningwear houses to create intricate embroideries that blend exceptional craftsmanship with contemporary luxury.
We are seeking a creative and detail-oriented Designer – Couture Embroidery & Surface Development who is passionate about embroideries, textiles, embellishment techniques and couture craftsmanship.
This role is ideal for a Fashion Designer or Textile Designer with a strong understanding of surface ornamentation and an eye for luxury aesthetics.
What You'll Do
* Develop embroidery concepts, motifs and placements for couture, bridal and eveningwear collections.
* Create illustrations and embroidery layouts using Procreate and Adobe Creative Suite.
* Design embroidery placements on garment silhouettes and collaborate on collection developments.
* Coordinate embroidery sampling and communicate developments with artisans and production teams.
* Work closely with tailoring teams on bespoke and made-to-measure couture orders.
* Prepare client presentations, design catalogues and collection decks using Canva, Adobe InDesign and Photoshop.
* Interpret international designer references and translate them into commercially viable embroidery developments.
* Maintain design records, development archives and sampling documentation.
What We're Looking For
* Background in Fashion Design, Textile Design or Surface Design.
* Strong interest in couture embroideries, embellishments and luxury craftsmanship.
* Proficiency in Procreate, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
* Excellent illustration and visual storytelling skills.
* Understanding of embroidery techniques, materials, textures and garment construction.
* Ability to create aesthetically refined presentations for international luxury clients.
* Strong organisational and communication skills.
* Prior experience with couture, bridal, occasionwear or embroidery export houses is highly preferred.
Portfolio Requirements
Applicants must submit a portfolio demonstrating:
* Embroidery-focused design projects.
* Surface development and embellishment concepts.
* Eveningwear, bridal or couture design illustrations.
* Creative presentation and storytelling ability.
* Technical understanding of embroidery placements and garment applications.
Why Join Us
Work directly on developments for international luxury fashion houses, collaborate with master artisans, and contribute to embroidery creations that appear on global couture runways and red carpets.
To apply, please share your CV and portfolio