Senior Apparel Designer

Job Description

This role is for one of our clients Industry: Fashion Designing Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Min Experience: 7 years Location: Gurgaon JobType: full-time About The Role We’re looking for an imaginative, trend-savvy Senior Apparel Designer to lead the creation of compelling fashion collections that merge creativity with commercial impact. In this role, you’ll own the end-to-end design journey—from concept development to final prototypes—bringing fresh ideas to life across casualwear, activewear, formalwear, or lifestyle categories. You’ll join a collaborative design studio that values bold thinking, innovation, and an intuitive grasp of emerging fashion trends. Your work will shape our seasonal direction, deepen brand identity, and resonate with fashion-forward consumers who expect more than just style—they seek meaning, comfort, and originality. Your Key Responsibilities 🎨 Creative Development Lead the design of trend-relevant, customer-first collections aligned with brand aesthetics and seasonal vision. Conduct deep trend, market, and consumer research to identify global fashion influences, color forecasts, and fabric innovations. Develop comprehensive concept boards, fabric swatches, trim selections, and color stories that define each collection. ✏️ Design Execution Translate creative concepts into polished design assets including detailed sketches, CAD illustrations, and tech packs. Guide and collaborate with pattern makers and sample units for accurate prototype execution and garment construction. Oversee fittings, fabric testing, and style adjustments to ensure fit, comfort, and product viability. 🤝 Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with merchandising, sourcing, product development, and marketing teams to align design with business goals and timelines. Provide creative direction to junior designers, offering feedback and mentorship as needed. 🧵 Innovation & Quality Ensure materials and construction techniques meet performance and aesthetic standards while adhering to cost parameters. Stay up-to-date with sustainability best practices and explore responsible materials and processes to integrate into collections. What You Bring ✅ Core Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Fashion/Apparel Design or related discipline. 7–13 years of experience in design roles within fashion houses, retail brands, or independent labels. Proven portfolio showcasing versatility across apparel categories and success in bringing collections to market. 💻 Technical Proficiency Strong command of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, CorelDRAW, and CAD-based software. Deep understanding of garment construction, fit correction, pattern making, and finishing techniques. Familiarity with PLM systems and workflow tools for collection management is a plus. 🧠 Creative Mindset & Industry Awareness Sharp intuition for fashion cycles, consumer behavior, and global trend forecasting. Ability to balance creative risk-taking with commercial viability. Passion for storytelling through garments—designs that express identity, movement, and lifestyle. Key Competencies Trend Forecasting | Apparel Design | CAD & Tech Pack Creation | Fabric & Trim Selection | Garment Construction | Fit & Sampling | Cross-Team Collaboration | Sustainable Fashion | Collection Planning Show more Show less