Head Designer Apparel And Commercial Product Development

America & Beyond; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

America & Beyond in Gurgaon is seeking an experienced Head Designer to lead our apparel and accessories design and product development functions. You will drive seasonal collections and mentor the design team from concept to final fittings, ensuring alignment with brand identity and market needs.

You will collaborate with sourcing, production and sales to deliver commercially viable, trend-right offerings while maintaining quality and timelines. This is a full-time, on-site role based in Gurgaon.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in apparel/fashion design and product development.
• Experience with established clothing brands in senior roles.
• Based in Gurgaon or willing to work full-time from Gurgaon HQ.
• Strong knowledge of prints, embroidery/handwork, fabrics, fit and production.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of seasonal collections with a focus on resortwear, contemporary womenswear, and lifestyle apparel.
• Build commercially relevant collections using historical sales, best sellers, customer feedback, and market trends.
• Translate proven styles into fresh collections without becoming repetitive.
• Oversee development across prints, embroidery, fabrics, colors, silhouettes, and garment details.
• Oversee the complete product journey from concept through sampling, fittings, revisions and production.
• Collaborate with sourcing and production on costing, margins, quality, and feasibility.
• Understand fit, garment construction, fabrics, and manufacturing processes at a technical level.
• Partner with sales and management to understand wholesale, retail, and key-account needs.
• Lead and mentor the design team to ensure timely delivery of collections.

Skills

Creative direction

Leadership

Team management

Commercial mindset

Communication skills

Mentoring

Education

Fashion Design degree

Job description

Job Description:

America & Beyond is looking for an experienced Head Designer to lead our apparel and accessories designs, product development function from our Gurgaon office.

We are looking for a senior fashion professional with 10+ years of experience with established apparel fashion brands. This role requires someone who can combine strong creative direction with a commercial understanding of what sells and why.

This is a Work-from-Office role near Sector 37, Gurugram.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of seasonal collections, with a focus on resortwear, contemporary womenswear, and lifestyle apparel
• Build commercially relevant collections using historical sales, best sellers, customer feedback, and market trends
• Translate proven styles and opportunities into fresh collections without becoming repetitive
• Lead development across prints, embroidery, handwork, fabrics, colors, silhouettes, and garment detailing
• Oversee the complete product journey from concept and mood boards through sampling, fittings, revisions, and production
• Work closely with sourcing and production teams on costing, margins, quality, and production feasibility
• Understand fit, garment construction, fabrics, and manufacturing processes at a strong technical level
• Partner with sales and management to understand wholesale, retail, and key-account requirements
• Lead and mentor the design team and ensure collections are delivered on schedule

What We're Looking For

• 10+ years of relevant experience is must in apparel/fashion design and product development
• Very Strong experience with established clothing or fashion brands
• Experience as a Senior Designer, Design Manager, Head Designer, or similar senior role
• Fashion Design education should be required, ideally from a strong/reputed fashion institute
• Strong background in womenswear; resortwear or contemporary/lifestyle fashion experience is preferred
• Excellent knowledge of prints, embroidery/handwork, fabrics, fit, garment construction, and production
• Strong understanding of product costing and commercial viability
• Ability to analyze sales and product-performance data and translate those insights into future collections
• Strong leadership, communication, and team-management skills
• Must be based in or willing to work full-time from Gurgaon HQ

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is not just a strong designer, but a commercial product thinker who understands how to balance creativity, brand identity, customer demand, costing, and sales performance to build successful collections.