Assistant Manager - Menswear Designer

Aditya Birla Insulators; India; Remote; INR 900.000 - 1.500.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Aditya Birla Insulators is seeking a menswear knitwear designer to develop seasonal collections including polos, crew necks, sweatshirts, and sweaters. You will conduct trend research, create mood boards, and prepare technical design packs for development in collaboration with merchandising, sourcing, and production teams.

The role requires 2–5 years of relevant experience, strong knowledge of knit fabrics and finishes, and expert use of Illustrator/Photoshop to translate concepts into technical

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's or Diploma in Fashion Design or Knitwear Design required.
• Experience in menswear knits and end-to-end product development preferred.
• Proficiency in Illustrator/Photoshop and trend interpretation expected.

Aufgaben

• Design seasonal menswear knitwear collections (sweaters, polos, crew necks, sweatshirts).
• Conduct trend research and market analysis to identify opportunities.
• Create mood boards, color palettes, and design briefs.
• Prepare sketches, tech specs, and artwork for development.
• Collaborate with merchandising, sourcing, and production teams to ensure timely delivery.
• Liaise with fabric and trim suppliers for materials and finishes.
• Participate in fittings and prototype reviews to maintain design intent.
• Balance fashion with quality and cost considerations.
• Monitor performance and iterate on future collections.
• Stay updated on global menswear and knitwear trends.

Kenntnisse

Menswear knitwear construction

Polos & Crew Necks

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Trend forecasting

Fabric, yarns & finishes

Creative vs. commercial balance

Communication & stakeholder management

Ausbildung

Bachelor's or Diploma in Fashion Design

Tools

Design software

Jobbeschreibung

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop seasonal collections for Sweatshirts, Sweaters, Polos, and Crew Neck styles within the menswear knits category.
• Conduct trend research, market analysis, competitor benchmarking, and consumer insights to identify emerging fashion opportunities.
• Create mood boards, concept presentations, color palettes, fabric stories, and design briefs.
• Develop detailed sketches, technical specifications, and artwork using design software.
• Work closely with merchandising, sourcing, technical, and production teams to ensure timely product development.
• Collaborate with fabric and trim suppliers to identify innovative materials, constructions, washes, and finishes.
• Participate in prototype reviews, fit sessions, and sample evaluations to ensure design intent is maintained.
• Ensure collections achieve the right balance between fashion, quality, cost, and commercial viability.
• Monitor product performance and incorporate learnings into future collections.
• Stay updated on global menswear, knitwear, athleisure, and casualwear trends.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of menswear knitwear construction and garment development.
• Expertise in designing Polos, Crew Necks, Sweatshirts, Sweaters, and Casual Knitwear.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and related design tools.
• Strong trend forecasting and fashion interpretation skills.
• Knowledge of knit fabrics, yarns, washes, embellishments, and garment finishing techniques.
• Ability to balance creative design with commercial product requirements.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving capabilities.

Educational Qualification

• Bachelors Degree/Diploma in Fashion Design, Apparel Design, Knitwear Design, or a related discipline from a recognized institute.

Preferred Experience

• 2-5 years of relevant experience in Menswear Knits Design.
• Prior experience with leading fashion, retail, lifestyle, or apparel brands.
• Experience designing across casualwear and knitwear categories.
• Exposure to end-to-end product development and vendor interactions will be preferred.

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