Fashion Designer, Menswear, Knitwear

Job Description

Company Overview Reliance Retail, India's largest and most profitable retailer, offers an omni-channel presence with integrated store concepts and digital platforms. Since its inception in 2006, the company has focused on providing value through high-quality products and outstanding shopping experiences. Its expansive reach includes over 15,000 stores across 7,000+ cities, supported by a strong supply chain and workforce. Headquartered in Mumbai, Reliance Retail excels in categories including Fashion & Lifestyle. Job Overview We are seeking a talented Senior Fashion Designer specializing in Menswear Knitwear to join our team in Kolkata. This is a full-time position within our Fashion & Lifestyle division. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing innovative and sustainable menswear knitwear collections that align with market trends and branding standards. This role requires a strong blend of technical design skills and creative vision. Qualifications And Skills Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Textile Design, and Sustainable Fashion Practices (Mandatory skill). Expert to visualize ideas adeptly. Strong skills in pattern making to ensure the precision and quality of knitwear garments. Exceptional ability in fashion sketching for translating design concepts into visual representations. Ability to conduct comprehensive trend analysis to keep designs current and competitive. Proficient in technical garment construction with a focus on knitwear materials and techniques. Understanding of sustainable fashion practices to integrate eco-friendly processes in design. Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. Graduate from top design institute or college. Roles And Responsibilities Design and develop cutting-edge menswear, knitwear collections that adhere to brand aesthetics and market demands. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including merchandising, production, and marketing to ensure successful collection launches. Create mood boards and conceptual drawings to illustrate design inspiration and direction. Perform market research to identify new fashion trends, fabrics, and techniques for innovative designs. Sketch preliminary and detailed design ideas, and transform them into prototype garments. Review samples and perform necessary modifications to achieve desired design outcomes. Ensure all designs align with sustainable fashion goals and utilize eco-friendly materials when possible. Present collections to stakeholders with clear justifications for design choices, fabric selections, and final ensembles. Follow the instructions to develop tech-packs, trims collection, pattern making, khakas for embroidery and print files for smooth handover to Production team. Show more Show less