Textile Designer

About Us: A handloom, bespoke luxury brand with presence in New Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad & Ahmedabad. We bring forth the finest work of Banarasi art from the Indian craftsman's repertoire. Led by one of India's most renowned families preserving Banarasi textile traditions for over four generations.

Summary 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

● 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

Experience:

● 10–15 years