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Kunkumn Kunkumn is not just a brand — it’s a reverence. We are a contemporary maximalist fashion house that celebrates Indian handloom, ritualistic beauty, and radical spirituality. Our collections draw from centuries-old craftsmanship, yet speak boldly to today’s world. As we prepare to unveil our next chapter, we are seeking a designer whose soul stirs for storytelling through textiles — someone who can translate emotion into embroidery , ritual into drape , and identity into silhouette . Position: Fashion Designer 📍 Location: Hyderabad, India 🕰️ Type: Full-time 💰 Compensation: Based on experience; equity or creative partnership possibilities for the right candidate. Who You Are A fashion designer with 2–5 years experience in womenswear, luxury, or artisanal design. You understand handlooms not as trends but as living legacies. Comfortable working directly with weavers, karigars, dyers, and tailors across India. You think in moodboards, textures, mythology, and silhouettes — not just stylesheets. Proficient in fashion illustration, CADs, and technical packs. You have an eye for detail, a heart for tradition, and a mind ready to disrupt. Responsibilities Design and develop seasonal collections that reflect Kunkumn’s ethos: maximalist, rooted, and spiritually bold. Work closely with the founder, creative team, and master artisans to co-create pieces of meaning and mastery . Source sustainable materials and develop custom textiles with Indian weaving clusters. Create draping prototypes , tech sheets, and oversee sampling and fittings. Research historical references and contemporary trends to build timelessly bold garments. Be part of storytelling — from runway to retail, from sketch to soul. Bonus If You Have: Experience working with Banarasi, Kanjeevaram, or other heritage Indian weaves Interest in natural dyes, vegan materials , or textile innovation A personal art/design practice or spiritual inclination that inspires your creative process Connections to Indian artisan clusters or ethical manufacturing units To Apply: Send your CV, portfolio (10–15 slides max) , and a brief note on why you resonate with Kunkumn to: 📩 kunkumnfoundation@gmail.com Show more Show less
