Fashion Designer

Job Title

Fashion Designer (Bridal, Ethnic & Casual Wear)

Location

Kazhakoottam, Trivandrum, Kerala (on-site, full-time)

About the Role

As Weavaa’s first in-house Fashion Designer, you will own the concept-to-collection journey for our men’s and women’s ethnic and casual lines. You’ll translate market insights and brand vision into original designs that balance Kerala’s cultural aesthetics with contemporary trends, guiding each style from sketch to store launch.

Key ResponsibilitiesAreaWhat You’ll Do Research & Ideation Track seasonal trends, fabric innovations, and customer insights

• Develop mood boards, color stories, and design themes for quarterly capsules Design Development Create hand/ digital sketches, tech packs, and 3D mock-ups in Clo3D
• Select fabrics, trims, prints, and surface embellishments aligned to cost targets Sampling & Fit

Work closely with pattern-making and sampling units to translate concepts into prototypes

• Lead fit sessions; iterate patterns for optimum comfort and style Product Lifecycle Management Upload tech data into PLM, ensuring BOM accuracy and on-time approvals
• Coordinate with sourcing and production to hit timelines and quality benchmarks Brand Storytelling

Partner with marketing on photoshoot styling, look-books, and launch narratives

• Support visual merchandising guidelines for the studio boutique and e-commerce Sustainability & Compliance Champion eco-friendly materials, waste-minimizing layouts, and ethical production standards

Must-Have Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design/ Textile Design or equivalent
• 2–8 years’ experience designing bridal, ethnic, fusion, or contemporary casual apparel
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and at least one 3D design/CAD tool (Clo3D, Optitex, Browzwear, etc.)
• Strong knowledge of Indian fabrics, prints, and surface-craft techniques
• Proven track record from concept through bulk production (portfolio required)

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with lean or small-batch manufacturing workflows
• Ability to convert online enquiries
• Experience designing both mens wear. womens wear, Bridal Gowns, Ethnic wears etc
• Understanding of sustainable sourcing and circular design principles
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities
• Ability to thrive in an agile startup environment and manage multiple deadlines

What We Offer

• Creative freedom to experiment and set design direction
• Access to a fully equipped design lab and 1,000 sq ft in-house production facility
• Competitive salary with performance bonuses
• Clear career path toward Lead Designer / Creative Director roles as we scale
• Relocation assistance for out-of-state candidates

Reporting Line

Reports to: Co-Founder & Head of Operations
Collaborates with: Merchandising, Sourcing, Production, E-commerce & Marketing

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹17,000.00 - ₹45,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person