Principal Associate Design

Myntra; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Myntra in Bengaluru seeks a highly creative and commercially driven Principal Associate Graphic Designer with 6-10 years of apparel graphics experience to lead trend-forward graphics for womenswear. You will translate market trends into commercially successful graphics while maintaining quality and rapid turnaround in a high-volume environment.

From collaborating with category, buying, merchandising and marketing teams to delivering print-ready artwork, you will shape collections for India’s

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of experience in apparel graphic design.
• Proven ability to manage large volumes of graphics in fast fashion.
• Strong understanding of Gen Z trends and youth culture.
• Deep knowledge of fast-fashion business models.
• Strong visual storytelling, typography, illustration, colour, print development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creative development of apparel graphics that align with brand identity, customer preferences, and emerging market trends.
• Design original, commercially relevant graphics across Women’s categories, with a strong understanding of category-specific aesthetics.
• Create high-quality artwork using industry-standard design software such as Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, with exceptional speed and efficiency.
• Research global and domestic fashion trends, social media, pop culture, Gen Z behaviour, and graphic movements to create trend-right collections.
• Translate macro and micro trends into commercially viable graphic concepts suitable for the Indian fashion consumer.
• Work closely with Category, Buying, Merchandising, Product Development, and Marketing teams to understand business requirements and seasonal direction.
• Handle multiple design briefs simultaneously while delivering high volumes of graphics within tight timelines.
• Ensure consistency in design quality across collections while meeting fast- fashion development calendars.
• Review graphics through every stage of development and collaborate with production teams to ensure accurate execution across various garment styles and print techniques.

Skills

Apparel graphics

Creative design

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Gen Z trends

High-volume design

Typography

Print development

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

Who are we?

Myntra is India’s leading fashion and lifestyle platform, where technology meets creativity. As pioneers in fashion e-commerce, we’ve always believed in disrupting the ordinary.

About The Company

Myntra is India’s leading fashion and lifestyle platform, where technology meets creativity. As pioneers in fashion e-commerce, we’ve always believed in disrupting the ordinary.

We thrive on a shared passion for fashion, a drive to innovate to lead, and an environment that empowers each one of us to pave our own way. We’re bold in our thinking, agile in our execution, and collaborative in spirit.

Here, we create MAGIC by inspiring vibrant and joyous self-expression and expanding fashion possibilities for India, while staying true to what we believe in.

We believe in taking bold bets and changing the fashion landscape of India. We are a company that is constantly evolving into newer and better forms and we look for people who are ready to evolve with us.

From our humble beginnings as a customization company in 2007 to being technology and fashion pioneers today, Myntra is going places and we want you to take part in this journey with us.

Working at Myntra is challenging but fun - we are a young and dynamic team, firm believers in meritocracy, believe in equal opportunity, encourage intellectual curiosity and empower our teams with the right tools, space, and opportunities.

Role Overview

We are looking for a highly creative and commercially driven Principal Associate Graphic Designer with 6- 10 years of experience in apparel graphics to lead the design of trend-forward graphics for womens wear. The ideal candidate combines exceptional creativity with speed, strong software expertise, and a deep understanding of fast- fashion and Gen Z consumer culture. This role requires someone who thrives in a high-volume, fast-paced environment, translating market trends into commercially successful graphics while maintaining consistency, quality, and quick turnaround times.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the creative development of apparel graphics that align with brand identity, customer preferences, and emerging market trends.
• Design original, commercially relevant graphics across Women’s categories, with a strong understanding of category-specific aesthetics.
• Create high-quality artwork using industry-standard design software such as Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, with exceptional speed and efficiency.
• Research global and domestic fashion trends, social media, pop culture, Gen Z behaviour, and graphic movements to create trend-right collections.
• Translate macro and micro trends into commercially viable graphic concepts suitable for the Indian fashion consumer.
• Work closely with Category, Buying, Merchandising, Product Development, and Marketing teams to understand business requirements and seasonal direction.
• Handle multiple design briefs simultaneously while delivering high volumes of graphics within tight timelines.
• Ensure consistency in design quality across collections while meeting fast- fashion development calendars.
• Review graphics through every stage of development and collaborate with production teams to ensure accurate execution across various garment styles and print techniques. Visit factories, release fit/pp comments.

Candidate Profile The Ideal Candidate Should Have

• 6-10 years of experience in apparel graphic design.
• Strong experience designing (Epp tees, Graphic tees, Fashion tees and tops)
• Proven ability to manage large volumes of graphics in a fast-paced fashion environment.
• Strong understanding of Gen Z trends, youth culture, internet aesthetics, memes, social media, music, entertainment, gaming, and evolving visual languages that influence apparel graphics.
• Deep knowledge of fast-fashion business models and the ability to interpret trends into Knitwear heavy portfolio of women’s brands.
• Strong visual storytelling, typography, illustration, colour, composition, and print development skills.
• Ability to prioritize, multitask, and deliver under aggressive timelines.

Preferred Industry Experience

Candidates with prior experience in high-volume eCommerce, D2C, or fashion retail organizations will be preferred.

Preferred organizations include:

• The Souled Store
• Bewakoof
• Lifestyle
• Pantaloons
• Westside

What We're Looking For

• Creative thinker with strong commercial acumen.
• Fast execution and exceptional productivity.
• Passion for fashion, graphics, and trend forecasting.
• Strong software proficiency and technical excellence.
• Deep understanding of youth culture and evolving consumer behaviour.
• Ability to create graphics that are both trend-right and commercially successful.
• A collaborative leader who can inspire teams while delivering consistently in a high-pressure, fast-fashion environment.

Required Skills

Graphics Designer, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Genz trends, Women's Wear, Kid's Wear