Textile Designer

Onliest LLC; Visakhapatnam; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Onliest LLC in Visakhapatnam is seeking a highly skilled Textile Designer with a strong foundation in weaving construction, saree architecture, and loom-based design systems. The ideal candidate will combine technical textile expertise with practical production experience, enabling scalable and repeatable saree designs using modern and traditional weaving technologies.

The role demands deep knowledge of weaving principles, loom types (Jacquard, Dobby), and CAD tools (NedGraphics, Textronics).

Qualifications

• Experience in weaving and saree construction; proficiency in loom-based design systems.
• Strong CAD skills and experience with Jacquard programming.
• Knowledge of loom technologies (Jacquard, Dobby, traditional looms) and feasibility assessment.
• Ability to translate designs into production-ready loom instructions and optimize warp/weft behavior.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement weaving construction logic for sarees, including body, border, and blouse sections.
• Design and build modular saree architecture with repeatable and scalable design systems.
• Translate design concepts into loom-ready formats using CAD and jacquard programming.
• Analyze and optimize warp and weft behavior for desired fabric outcomes.
• Plan and execute pick structures for body, border, and blouse zones.

Skills

Weaving construction expertise

Saree architecture

CAD & Jacquard programming

Loom technology proficiency

Warp & Weft analysis

Modular design systems

Education

B.Des / Textile Design or Textile Engineering

Tools

NedGraphics

Textronics

Job description

Job Title: Textile Designer(Saree Construction & Weaving Technology)

Company: Onliest LLC

Location: Visakhapatnam (Work from Office)

Experience Required: 3-8+ Years

About the Role:

Onliest LLC is seeking a highly skilled Textile Designer with a strong foundation in weaving construction, saree architecture, and loom-based design systems. The ideal candidate will combine technical textile expertise with practical production experience, enabling the development of scalable and repeatable saree designs using modern and traditional weaving technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement weaving construction logic for sarees, including body, border, and blouse sections
• Design and build modular saree architecture with repeatable and scalable design systems
• Translate design concepts into loom-ready formats using CAD and jacquard programming
• Analyze and optimize warp and weft behavior for desired fabric outcomes
• Plan and execute pick structures (body vs border vs blouse zones)
• Evaluate loom feasibility and select appropriate weaving technologies
• Collaborate closely with weavers, mills, and production teams for sampling and execution
• Ensure fabric quality, weight distribution, and structural balance
• Troubleshoot design and production challenges, leveraging hands-on experience
• Strong foundation in Textile Engineering or Textile Design, with in-depth knowledge of weaving principles and fabric construction
• Expertise in weaving construction and logic thinking, including clear understanding of:
• Warp vs Weft behavior
• Weave structures and fabric performance
• Saree and border construction methodologies
• Proficient in loom technologies and feasibility assessment, including:
• Jacquard, Dobby (electronic), and traditional looms
• Ability to evaluate loom suitability for specific designs
• Understanding of loom behavior and limitations
• Hands-on experience in CAD and loom translation (Non-Negotiable):
• NedGraphics
• Textronics
• Jacquard programming
• Ability to convert designs into production-ready loom instructions
• Strong technical knowledge of warp setup and pick planning, including:
• Yarn counts, tension control, and border separation
• Structuring body, border, and blouse sections
• In-depth understanding of fabric behavior and material sensitivity, including:
• Balance between weave, structure, and weight distribution
• India-specific saree construction systems and constraints
• Ability to develop repeatable design logic and build modular saree architecture
• Proven experience working with weavers, textile mills, and production teams
• Practical exposure to sampling, production cycles, and troubleshooting failures in weaving
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to bridge design concepts and production execution

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in luxury or high-end textile design
• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset
• Ability to bridge design, engineering, and production