Sr. Kids Wear Designer

Heather Grey; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Heather Grey Collective’s Red.Blu.Orange division seeks a Senior Kidswear Designer in Mumbai to lead concept development for school uniforms. You’ll translate creative briefs into production-ready designs, balancing comfort, durability, and identity.

You’ll collaborate with the Design Head and product teams, develop mood boards, color stories and tech packs, and present concepts to clients, ensuring alignment with brand storytelling and market feasibility.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Fashion Design.
• 5–8 years of relevant experience in kidswear design, with exposure to school uniforms.
• Strong conceptualisation skills with mood boards, colour stories, and collection development.
• Excellent understanding of children's garment construction, patterns, fit, fabrics, and finishing techniques.
• Proficiency in CAD software such as Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, CorelDRAW.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualise and develop school uniforms for different age groups.
• Create detailed fashion sketches, tech packs, and production-ready files.
• Develop mood boards, color stories, and collection narratives.
• Collaborate with Design Head and product development teams to realise concepts.
• Present design concepts and rationale to stakeholders and clients.

Skills

Kidswear design

Mood boards

Color stories

Fashion illustration

Garment construction

Education

Degree or diploma in Fashion Design

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

CorelDRAW

Job description

Brand: Red.Blu.Orange | Heather Grey Collective

Employment Type: Full-Time | On-Site

Department: Design & Product Development

Senior Kidswear Designer

Brand: Red.Blu.Orange | Heather Grey Collective

Location: Mumbai, India

Employment Type: Full-Time | On-Site

Department: Design & Product Development

Company Description

Heather Grey is the flagship brand of a global product collective specialising in the design, curation, and manufacturing of innovative Team Wardrobe solutions for leading brands across hospitality, QSR, aviation, education, and defence sectors.

Established in 2001, Heather Grey has built over two decades of expertise in delivering end-to-end wardrobe solutions, from creative conceptualisation and product development to manufacturing and final delivery.

As a registered global vendor for McDonald's Worldwide, Hilton Supply Management, InterContinental Hotels Group, Four Seasons Worldwide, Shangri-La, and Kempinski, Heather Grey works with over 100 leading brands worldwide.

Red.Blu.Orange, the dedicated schoolwear brand of Heather Grey Collective, focuses on reimagining school uniforms through thoughtful design, contemporary aesthetics, comfort, functionality, and distinctive brand identities.

Role Description

We are looking for a creative, passionate, and detail-oriented Senior Kidswear Designer to join our design team at Red.Blu.Orange.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of children's fashion, schoolwear trends, fabrics, silhouettes, colours, and garment construction, with the ability to translate creative concepts into distinctive, functional, and production-ready school uniform collections.

This role involves working closely with the Design Head to conceptualise and develop schoolwear collections, create compelling design presentations, and collaborate with product development teams to bring each design to life.

The designer will play a key role in creating school uniform identities that balance creativity, comfort, durability, functionality, and brand storytelling.

Key Responsibilities

Design & Creative Conceptualisation

• Research global kidswear, schoolwear, and contemporary fashion trends.
• Develop innovative design concepts, mood boards, colour palettes, and cohesive collection stories.
• Conceptualise and design school uniforms for different age groups, from early years to senior school.
• Explore creative applications of checks, stripes, prints, embroideries, trims, and branding elements.
• Develop contemporary, functional, and age-appropriate silhouettes while maintaining a strong school identity.
• Translate school brand philosophies and client briefs into distinctive uniform collections.

Design Development & Technical Execution

• Create detailed fashion sketches, technical drawings, colourways, and production-ready tech packs.
• Select appropriate fabrics, trims, accessories, and embellishments based on design requirements.
• Work closely with the product development team on sampling, fittings, garment construction, and design corrections.
• Ensure accuracy in garment proportions, fit, detailing, and finishing.
• Review and approve samples to ensure alignment with the original design intent.

Client Presentations & Brand Storytelling

• Develop visually compelling design presentations showcasing concepts, inspirations, colour stories, and collections.
• Present design concepts and creative rationale to internal stakeholders and key clients.
• Communicate how design elements reflect each school's identity, values, and visual language.
• Incorporate client feedback while maintaining design integrity and commercial feasibility.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate closely with the Design Head, merchandising, sourcing, sampling, and production teams.
• Coordinate with product development teams to ensure accurate execution of designs.
• Work with fabric and trim suppliers to explore new materials and innovative design solutions.
• Ensure designs meet quality, comfort, durability, safety, and cost requirements.
• Manage multiple design projects while adhering to timelines and deliverables.

Qualifications & Skills

• Degree or diploma in Fashion Design, Apparel Design, Textile Design, or a related discipline.
• 5–8 years of relevant experience in kidswear design, preferably with exposure to school uniforms or children's apparel collections.
• Strong creative conceptualisation skills with expertise in mood boards, colour stories, collection development, and fashion illustration.
• Excellent understanding of children's garment construction, patterns, fit, fabrics, and finishing techniques.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, CorelDRAW, or relevant CAD software.
• Strong knowledge of fabrics, trims, embroidery, printing techniques, and garment manufacturing processes.
• Ability to develop detailed technical specifications and production-ready design files.
• Strong visual presentation skills and the ability to communicate design concepts effectively.
• Excellent coordination, multitasking, and time-management abilities.
• A keen eye for detail, aesthetics, proportions, and colour combinations.