Textile Designer

FableStreet; Gurugram District, New Delhi; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Pink Fort is seeking a creative Textile Designer in Gurgaon to develop distinctive prints for its collections. The role covers print concept to production-ready artwork, with a focus on ethnic and Indo-western motifs and Indian-inspired colourways.

You will collaborate with design, merchandising, and vendors, maintain a library of artworks, and ensure prints suit fabrics and silhouettes. Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop is required, with 4–6 years of relevant experience and a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Textile Design, Fashion Design, or a related field.
• 4-6 years of relevant experience in textile/surface design.
• Experience in ethnic or Indo-western fashion.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating print development and colour sense.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Understanding of production processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop original ethnic and Indo-western prints, motifs, patterns, and surface designs.
• Create print concepts inspired by Indian art, crafts, traditional motifs, cultural elements, and contemporary trends.
• Develop and execute all-over prints, placement prints, borders, buttas, repeats, and engineered prints.
• Research trends in colours, prints, motifs, textiles, and surface techniques relevant to Indian and Indo-western fashion.
• Develop colourways and print variations across seasonal collections.
• Work independently on print development from initial concept to final artwork and production-ready files.
• Create and modify artworks, repeats, colour separations, and print layouts using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Work closely with the design team to ensure prints complement silhouettes, fabrics, and overall collection direction.
• Support fabric and print technique selection based on design requirements, quality, and production feasibility.
• Prepare print sheets, artwork files, swatch boards, and other design documentation required for sampling and production.
• Coordinate with merchandising, production, and vendors to ensure accurate execution of prints and timely sampling.
• Review strike-offs, samples, and print developments and make necessary corrections or refinements.
• Maintain an organized library of artworks, print developments, samples, and seasonal references.

Skills

Textile design

Indo-western prints

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Color theory

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Print development

Production coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Textile Design, Fashion Design, or a related field

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

Job Position: Textile Designer

Experience: 4-6 yrs

Location: Udyog Vihar, Gurgaon

Brand: Pink Fort

Company Brief:

FS Life is a group of homegrown brands that are thoughtful, relevant, and solve unmet apparel and lifestyle needs for the modern Indian woman. Launched in September 2016 with Fable Street, FS Life has evolved into a multi-brand house with Pink Fort, a modern Indian wear brand that reimagines traditional clothing for todays woman.

About the Role:

We are looking for a creative and detail-oriented Textile Designer to develop distinctive prints and textile concepts for Pink Fort’s collections. The ideal candidate should have strong experience in ethnic and Indo-western prints, with a good understanding of Indian motifs, surface design, colour, and textile techniques.

The role involves taking ownership of print development from concept to execution and working closely with design, merchandising, production, and vendors to bring designs to life.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop original ethnic and Indo-western prints, motifs, patterns, and surface designs in line with Pink Fort’s aesthetic.
• Create print concepts inspired by Indian art, crafts, traditional motifs, cultural elements, and contemporary trends.
• Develop and execute all-over prints, placement prints, borders, buttas, repeats, and engineered prints.
• Research trends in colours, prints, motifs, textiles, and surface techniques relevant to Indian and Indo-western fashion.
• Develop colourways and print variations across seasonal collections.
• Work independently on print development from initial concept to final artwork and production-ready files.
• Create and modify artworks, repeats, colour separations, and print layouts using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Work closely with the design team to ensure prints complement silhouettes, fabrics, and overall collection direction.
• Support fabric and print technique selection based on design requirements, quality, and production feasibility.
• Prepare print sheets, artwork files, swatch boards, and other design documentation required for sampling and production.
• Coordinate with merchandising, production, and vendors to ensure accurate execution of prints and timely sampling.
• Review strike-offs, samples, and print developments and make necessary corrections or refinements.
• Maintain an organized library of artworks, print developments, samples, and seasonal references.

Qualification & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Textile Design, Fashion Design, or a related field.
• 4-6 years of relevant experience in textile/surface design, preferably in ethnic or Indo-western fashion.
• Strong experience in developing ethnic prints, Indian motifs, and contemporary interpretations of traditional designs.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating print development, surface design, colour sense, and creativity.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Good understanding of textiles, fabrics, printing techniques, and production processes.
• Ability to translate concepts and references into commercially viable prints.
• Strong attention to detail and understanding of scale, placement, repeats, and colourways.
• Good communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple designs and timelines independently.