Fashion Director- Fashion & Textiles

As a Fashion Director in the Design/Creative department, you will play a key role in leading and elevating the fashion and textile design direction for our company. Your responsibilities will include: - Leading the creative direction for seasonal textile and fashion collections, from concept to final product. - Developing textile design strategies, mood boards, color stories, and fabric concepts in alignment with brand identity and trend forecasts. - Supervising and mentoring a team of textile designers and junior creatives. - Collaborating cross-functionally with merchandising, production, and marketing to ensure creative output meets business goals. - Overseeing print development, fabric selection, and surface treatments such as digital, woven, dyed, and embroidered techniques. - Staying updated on fashion trends, sustainability practices, and emerging technologies in textiles. - Presenting creative concepts to senior leadership and external partners as necessary. - Managing timelines, resources, and quality control throughout the creative process. Qualifications required for this role: - Bachelor's degree in Textile Design, Fashion Design, Fine Arts, or a related field. - 5+ years of experience in a creative leadership role within the fashion or textile industry. - Strong portfolio showcasing original textile work and fashion collections with a blend of commercial and artistic elements. - Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign); familiarity with CAD textile tools is a plus. - Demonstrated experience in leading and inspiring creative teams. - Strong communication and presentation skills. - Passion for innovation, sustainability, and storytelling through textiles. Preferred qualifications include: - Experience working with international supply chains and fabric mills. - Knowledge of sustainable materials and circular fashion practices. - Background in print and woven textile development. This role requires a full-time commitment and will be based in Chennai, working in person.,