Design Manager

Gokaldas Exports; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Gokaldas Exports Ltd. invites an experienced Designer Manager (Sportswear + Lifestyle) to lead the design process from concept to conversion, ensuring brand alignment and product excellence.

You will coordinate with buyers and internal teams, mentor junior designers, and drive trend-right collections across sportswear and lifestyle lines. You will oversee development, balance aesthetics with cost, and champion cross-functional collaboration to deliver timely, impactful assortments that meet

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of progressive apparel design experience, with exposure to export manufacturing and global brands.
• Bachelor's degree in Fashion or Textile Design from a reputed institute.
• Experience leading design teams and coordinating with buyers and internal functions.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and execute seasonal collections aligned with brand identity and market trends.
• Oversee design development balancing aesthetics, functionality, and cost.
• Lead design co-creation with buyers and internal teams.
• Mentor design team members and foster creativity, precision, and accountability.
• Collaborate with merchandising and other functions to ensure timely, impactful collections.

Skills

Collection design

Garment construction

Trend forecasting

Technical sketching

Product lifecycle management

Fabric and trims knowledge

Denim knowledge

Woven and Knit understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fashion or Textile Design

Job description

Position- Designer Manager (Sportswear + Lifestyle)

PURPOSE OF THIS ROLE

Lead the design process from concept to conversion, ensuring brand alignment, product excellence, interdepartmental coordination, and development of junior design capability.

RESPONSIBILITY

• Plan, design, and execute trend-right seasonal collections aligned with brand identity and market trends.
• Oversee design development to balance aesthetics, functionality, and cost.
• Lead design co-creation with buyers and internal teams.
• Mentor design team members and build a culture of creativity, precision, and accountability.
• Collaborate with merchandising and other functions to ensure timely, impactful collections.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Creative yet cost-aware in every collection decision.
• Detail-oriented and quality-driven.
• A mentor who lifts junior designers.
• Trend- and market-literate.
• A confident presenter and coordinator.

COMPETENCIES

• Creative Direction
• Technical Precision
• Brand Fluency
• Team Leadership
• Presentation & Influence
• Cross-Functional Collaboration

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion or Textile Design from a reputed institute (NIFT, Pearl Academy, or equivalent).
• 8-10 years of progressive apparel design experience, with strong exposure to export manufacturing and global brands.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Collection design and development, garment construction, and fitting.
• Trend forecasting, technical sketching, and product lifecycle management.
• Fabric and trim knowledge with cross-functional collaboration.
• Knowledge of washes, with a good understanding of denim, woven, and knit categories.
• Understanding of Outerwear, Bottom wear, casual wear and TSD categories.