Textile Designer

*Job Title: Senior Textile Print Designer - Pure Digital Fabrics*

*Company: NKM Fashion*

*Location: Surat, Gujarat | On-site*

*Salary: Based on Experience & Portfolio*

*Experience: 4+ Years*

About Us

NKM Fashion is a leading textile house based in Surat, specializing in premium pure fabrics. We are looking for a Senior Textile Designer to lead our design vertical for pure digital prints.

Role Summary

We need a creative and technically strong designer with proven expertise in *pure digital printed fabrics* (Cotton, Viscose, Silk, Linen, Muslin). You will be responsible for end-to-end print creation — from trend research and concept development to final production-ready files.

Key Responsibilities

*1. Print Design & Development*

- Create original, commercial print collections: All-over, placement, border, and panel prints specifically for pure fabrics.

- Develop new concepts, motifs, and textures keeping in mind the behavior of pure fabrics in digital printing.

- Create multiple colorways, repeats, and harmonious collections.

*2. Trend Analysis & Research*

- Lead seasonal research on international & domestic trends, color forecasts (WGSN, Pantone), market movements and buyer preferences.

- Present mood boards, theme boards, and collection stories for each season.

*3. Technical Expertise*

- Prepare flawless, production-ready artwork with perfect repeat setting, scaling, and color correction for pure fabrics.

- Deep knowledge of digital printing process on pure - color fastness, color bleeding, fabric shrinkage and final finishing.

- Collaborate with the printing & processing team for strike-offs, color approvals and quality control.

*4. Other Textile Techniques*

- Knowledge of additional techniques like embroidery placement, foil, discharge effects that complement digital prints.

- Guide junior designers on design principles and software skills.

Required Skills & Qualifications

- *Technical Skills:* Expert in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator. Proficiency in textile CAD (NedGraphics / AVA / TexPro) is highly preferred.

- *Fabric Knowledge:* Strong understanding of pure fabric constructions, weaves, and how prints sit on different pure bases.

- *Design Sense:* Exceptional sense of color, repeat, layout, and detailing. Strong portfolio focused on pure digital prints is a MUST.

- *Education:* B.Des/M.Des in Textile Design, Fashion Textile, or Fine Arts from NIFT, NID or reputed institute preferred.

- *Soft Skills:* Leadership, attention to detail, ability to work under deadlines and handle multiple collections.

What We Offer

- Salary strictly based on your work experience and quality of portfolio.

- Opportunity to lead design for a growing brand.

- Creative freedom and in-house digital printing & sampling support.

- Stable growth in Surat's largest textile hub.

How to Apply

Send your CV + Portfolio (PDF or Behance/Drive link) to [Your Email ID] with subject: *Application - Sr. Textile Designer (Pure)*

Portfolio is mandatory. Applications without portfolio will not be considered.