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Job Title: Head – Designer Location: Delhi NCR Industry: Garment Exports / Apparel Manufacturing Experience: 15+ years (including minimum 5 years in a design leadership role with premium fashion/export brands) Company: CTA Apparels Pvt. Ltd. About CTA Apparels Pvt. Ltd. CTA Apparels is a globally reputed garment manufacturing powerhouse, driven by design innovation, quality craftsmanship, and sustainability. Founded in 1993, CTA has evolved from a small-scale unit into a trusted apparel partner for leading fashion retailers across 40+ countries. With over 31 years of experience, we continue to push boundaries in fashion manufacturing and ethical production. Visit us: www.ctaapparels.com CTA Apparels corporate film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smKSqJjUwBg Position Overview CTA Apparels is seeking a visionary and trend-savvy Head – Designer to lead our creative design team across categories. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for interpreting global fashion directions into commercially viable product ranges for our international clients. The ideal candidate will be a strong creative thinker with a commercial eye, capable of steering design narratives while collaborating closely with merchandising, sampling, and production teams. This position demands not only aesthetic excellence but also an understanding of cost engineering, sustainability, and buyer alignment. Key Responsibilities Creative Direction & Range Development Lead the seasonal design strategy and conceptualize cohesive collections for menswear, womenswear, and kidswear in woven and knits. Research international fashion trends, colors, materials, silhouettes, and buyer-specific insights. Oversee mood boards, storyboards, and seasonal lookbooks for client presentations and development. Buyer Collaboration & Customization Work closely with buyers and their design teams to align with brand aesthetics and technical requirements. Customize collections for key accounts with flexibility and speed, ensuring uniqueness and relevance. Lead product presentations and co-creation sessions with global clients. Team Leadership & Creative Execution Manage and mentor a team of designers, graphic artists, and CAD operators across categories. Ensure timely development of samples, tech packs, and specifications with accuracy and innovation. Drive creativity while balancing feasibility, commerciality, and production capability. Cross-Functional Integration Collaborate closely with merchandising, sampling, production, and sourcing teams to ensure design intent is maintained through to final garment. Participate in pre-production meetings to resolve design-related queries and ensure smooth execution. Integrate sustainable design principles and material choices aligned with CTA’s ESG goals. Desired Qualifications & Skills Degree in Fashion Design from NIFT, NID, Pearl Academy, or a reputed international design institute. 15+ years of experience in export-oriented fashion design; minimum 5 years in a leadership role. Strong design portfolio across varied categories and global markets. Deep understanding of garment construction, surface embellishment, trims, and wash techniques. Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, CLO 3D, and CAD tools. Strong presentation, storytelling, and team-building abilities. Passionate, trend-aware, and commercially grounded creative thinker. Why Join CTA Apparels? At CTA Apparels, design meets purpose. You’ll lead creative transformation for some of the world’s most loved brands while working in a culture that values originality, collaboration, and sustainability. Here, your creativity doesn’t just create fashion—it shapes global wardrobes. Compensation Up to ₹24 lakhs per annum, depending on experience and creative leadership. For exceptional candidates, compensation will be tailored to profile strength. Job Type: Full-time Pay: ₹150,000.00 - ₹200,000.00 per month Benefits: Provident Fund Schedule: Day shift Supplemental Pay: Yearly bonus Work Location: In person
