Senior Designer

Job Title: Designer Head

Department: Design & Product Development

Reports To: Managing Director

Location:PS Srijan Corporate Park, Premises No Block GP, Plot 2, Sector-V, Saltlake, Kolkata - 700091 (Corporate Office)

Position Overview:

The Designer Head will lead the design and product development department, overseeing the creation of innovative, trend-driven, and commercially viable garment collections. The role requires strong leadership, creative vision, and coordination with merchandising, production, and marketing teams to ensure timely development of collections that align with the company's brand identity and market trends.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Design & Development

• Lead the end-to-end design process from concept, research, and mood boards to final samples.
• Conduct trend forecasting, fabric sourcing, and color palette development for each season.
• Ensure collections align with brand aesthetics, customer demand, and cost parameters.
• Approve final samples and designs before production.

2. Team Leadership

• Supervise, mentor, and guide the design team, CAD designers, and sampling unit.
• Assign design projects, review outputs, and ensure timely completion.
• Foster a creative yet process-driven work culture.

3. Market & Trend Analysis

• Monitor fashion trends, competitor collections, and consumer preferences.
• Attend fashion fairs, trade shows, and exhibitions for inspiration and networking.

4. Coordination & Communication

• Collaborate with the merchandising team for buyer requirements, fabric approvals, and sampling timelines.
• Work closely with the production team to ensure design feasibility and quality standards.
• Coordinate with marketing for look books, catalogues, and promotional campaigns.

5. Quality & Cost Control

• Ensure designs are commercially viable, maintaining a balance between creativity and cost efficiency.
• Oversee fit sessions and quality checks on proto, pre-production, and bulk samples.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Strong creative and visual sense with excellent fashion forecasting ability.
• In-depth knowledge of fabrics, trims, silhouettes, and knitting garment construction.
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., Illustrator, Photoshop, CorelDRAW).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple collections and deadlines simultaneously.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Fashion Design or Textile Design (NIFT/NID or equivalent preferred).
• Minimum812 yearsof experience in garment design, with at least35 years in a senior/head role.
• Experience inexport houses / domestic brands / large-scale manufacturingpreferred.

About Shreeji Manufacturing Company

At Shreeji Manufacturing Company, we're reimagining garment manufacturing with creativity and care. Based in Kolkata and known for our expertise in knitwear, we proudly supply to leading retailers such as Zudio (Strategic partner), Bazaar Kolkata, Lux, - to name a few. Our design-led approach and client-first mindset are powered by a young, ambitious team that believes every order is an opportunity to grow, improve, and impress as we expand our reach beyond domestic markets into global partnerships. With a daily production capacity of over 60,000 pcs per day we are aiming to grow our think tank to be one of the best in East India.

Our story is built on a legacy of over four decades in the apparel industry with the founding family bringing deep experience across sourcing, product, and supply chain. Over the last 15 years, Shreeji has sharpened its focus on manufacturing, building a strong footprint in the industry for on time deliveries at scale with unmatched quality & designs.

Why Work with Shreeji

If you thrive in a fast-paced, growth-driven environment where ideas matter and people take ownership, you'll fit right in.

At Shreeji, you'll get to:

Work with leading fashion and retail brands in India and beyond.

Be part of a dynamic team that values creativity, initiative, and continuous learning.

Experience a culture of collaboration, warmth, and accountability.

Grow with a company that's scaling rapidly and setting new benchmarks in quality and service.