Woven Textile Designer

Company Description Encot Fabrics Pvt Ltd, with roots in a 50-year legacy in the cloth business, was founded in 1998 to bring a fresh, innovative approach to the evolving textile industry. The company focuses on continuous innovation and new fabric development to keep pace with global fashion trends. Encot serves fashion brands, departmental stores, and designers who draw inspiration from its wide variety of menswear and womenswear fabrics and designs. Recognized for creativity, durability, and adherence to industry standards, Encot is a renowned manufacturer and supplier of diverse fabrics. Clients value the company's high-quality products and strong commitment to exceptional service.

Role Description This is a full-time, on-site Woven Textile Designer role based in Mumbai. The Woven Textile Designer will develop original woven fabric concepts, patterns, and textures for menswear and womenswear collections in line with brand and client requirements. Responsibilities include creating design briefs, preparing mood boards, developing color palettes, and translating concepts into detailed weave designs using relevant design tools and software. The role involves collaborating with the product development, production, and merchandising teams to ensure designs are feasible, cost-effective, and aligned with market trends. The designer will review samples, refine designs based on feedback, maintain a library of weave structures and references, and support timely execution of seasonal and custom collections.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in textiles, including knowledge of woven structures, yarns, fabric constructions, and material behavior.
• Skills in Textile Prints and Graphics to support surface design and coordinate woven patterns with printed collections.
• Ability to integrate Embroidery details with woven designs to create cohesive, market-ready fabric ranges.
• Proficiency in Graphic Design tools (e.g., Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, or similar) for visualizing patterns, colorways, and presentation boards.
• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Textile Design, Fashion Design, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Experience in woven textile or fabric design, preferably within the fashion or apparel industry.
• Strong trend awareness, color sense, and attention to detail, with the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills for working with cross-functional teams and manufacturing partners.