Fashion Designer (Kolkata Metropolitan Area)

Key Responsibilities :-
- Research current fashion trends, colors, fabrics, silhouettes, prints, and global market trends
- .Develop new and cutting-edge garment designs and collections based on buyer requirements and market trends
- .Prepare mood boards, theme boards, color stories, design concepts, and seasonal collections
- .Create detailed fashion illustrations, technical sketches, and design sheets
- .Select suitable fabrics, trims, accessories, colors, prints, and embellishments for each design
- .Develop and maintain design libraries, references, and seasonal trend boards
- .Coordinate with merchandising, sampling, pattern, production, fabric, and sourcing teams for design development
- .Work closely with the sampling team to convert designs into prototypes and samples
- .Review samples and provide necessary fit, styling, construction, color, and design corrections
- .Ensure that designs are commercially viable, production-friendly, and cost-effective
- .Develop designs according to buyer specifications, tech packs, measurements, and brand guidelines
- .Coordinate with buyers/merchandisers for design approvals, revisions, and sample development
- .Track sample development and ensure designs are completed within the required T&A; and production timelines
- .Suggest suitable fabrications, washes, prints, embroideries, embellishments, and finishing techniques
- .Maintain proper documentation of approved designs, samples, colorways, and revisions
- .Stay updated with international fashion trends, competitor collections, and upcoming seasonal directions
- .Support the merchandising and product development teams during buyer presentations and collection development
- .Visit factories, sampling units, fabric suppliers, and other relevant locations when required
- .Ensure all designs meet required quality, aesthetic, and production standards