Designer

Vedant Fashions Limited - Manyavar-Mohey; West Bengal; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Vedant Fashions Limited, trading as Manyavar-Mohey, is seeking a creative Designer to lead ethnic wear design and development from concept to production in Kolkata. The role involves steering the design team, creating seasonal collections, sourcing fabrics, and coordinating photoshoots while aligning with brand objectives.

The candidate will drive design execution, from mood boards to final garments, working with cross-functional teams to ensure timely product launches and market relevance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of design experience in men's ethnic wear.
• B.Des. in Fashion Design (NIFT preferred).
• Strong sketching and digital rendering skills.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and develop seasonal ethnicwear collections across multiple categories.
• Lead design team and oversee samples and prototypes execution.
• Create mood boards, trend forecasts, color palettes, and surface ornamentation concepts.
• Develop design specifications and oversee pattern making, draping, and garment construction during sampling.
• Coordinate with sampling units, artisans, and vendors to ensure timely production of prototypes and samples.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure designs align with brand identity and market trends.

Skills

Garment construction

Pattern making

Draping

Fabric sourcing

Embellishments

Trend forecasting

Vendor management

Coordination

Communication

Detail orientation

Education

B.Des. in Fashion Design (NIFT preferred)

Tools

Procreate

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

Position: Designer

Location: Kolkata

Employment Type: Full time

Job Summary

We are seeking a creative, detail-oriented, and experienced Designer to drive the design and development of ethnic wear collections. The role involves leading the design team, conceptualizing seasonal collections, sourcing fabrics and trims, coordinating photoshoots, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure timely execution of products aligned with brand objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Design & Development

• Conceptualize and develop seasonal ethnicwear collections across multiple categories.
• Create mood boards, trend forecasts, color palettes, and surface ornamentation concepts.
• Develop design specifications and oversee the execution of samples and prototypes.
• Execute pattern making, draping, and garment construction techniques during the sampling stage.
• Coordinate closely with sampling units, artisans, and vendors to ensure timely completion of prototypes and samples.
• Ensure designs align with brand identity, market trends, and customer preferences.

Fabric & Trims Sourcing

• Research, identify, and source suitable fabrics, embellishments, trims, and accessories as per collection requirements.
• Collaborate with procurement and vendor partners to ensure quality, cost-effectiveness, and timely availability of materials.
• Stay updated on market trends, fabric innovations, and sourcing opportunities.
• Travel within and outside Kolkata as required for sourcing and vendor development activities.

Photoshoot Coordination

• Collaborate with stylists, photographers, models, and the marketing team to execute brand-aligned photoshoots.
• Prepare shoot dockets, styling guidelines, and collection briefs.
• Ensure garments, accessories, and samples are shoot-ready and available as per schedule.
• Participate in creative direction discussions to maintain brand consistency across visual assets.

Cross-functional Coordination

• Work closely with Production, Merchandising, Procurement, and Marketing teams to ensure seamless product development and launch.
• Facilitate smooth handovers from design to production.
• Support departmental initiatives and undertake ad hoc projects as required.
• Ensure effective communication and coordination across all stakeholders.

Qualifications & Experience

• Strong knowledge of garment construction, pattern making, draping, fabrics, embellishments, and textiles.
• 3+ years of design experience in men's ethnic wear
• A background with leading ethnic wear brands or couture fashion houses
• B.Des. in Fashion Design from NIFT (preferred)
• Strong digital sketching skills — Procreate, Adobe Illustrator, or similar tools
• An eye for detail, craftsmanship, and an understanding of Indian occasion-wear trends.
• Strong vendor management, sourcing, and project coordination skills.

Key Competencies

• Creative thinking and trend forecasting
• Strong aesthetic and design sensibility
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Attention to detail
• Time management and multitasking
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Stakeholder and vendor management