Assistant Manager - Menswear Designer

Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands Limited; Karnataka; On-site; INR 450,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands Limited in Karnataka, India, seeks a Menswear Knits Designer to design seasonal collections of sweatshirts, sweaters, polos, and crew necks, balancing fashion with commercial needs.

The role requires trend research, mood boards, sketches, and collaboration with merchandising, sourcing and production teams to deliver on-time products and end-to-end development. Proficiency in Illustrator/Photoshop is expected.

Qualifications

• Educational qualification as Bachelor's Degree/Diploma in Fashion or Knitwear Design.
• 2-5 years of relevant experience in Menswear Knits Design.
• Experience with end-to-end product development and vendor interactions.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop seasonal menswear knit collections.
• Conduct trend research, market analysis and consumer insights.
• Create mood boards, color palettes, fabric stories and briefs.
• Develop sketches, specs and artwork; collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Review prototypes and ensure fit and design intent.
• Balance fashion with quality, cost and commercial viability.

Skills

Menswear knitwear construction

Garment development

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Trend forecasting

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's Degree / Diploma in Fashion Design or Knitwear Design

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

• 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.
• 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.

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

• Bachelor's 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.