Studio Sairish - Head of Design

Studio Sairish is a soon-yo-launch luxury soft home furnishings house, an initiative incubated by Torrent Power (Torrent Group), rooted in India’s artisanal heritage and elevated by contemporary, global sensibilities. We design and curate bed linens, cushions, curtains, and upholstery that balance meticulous craftsmanship with modern minimalism, bringing understated opulence into discerning homes

The Head of Design will be the founding creative leader for Studio Sairish, responsible for establishing the brand’s design language, seasonal line architecture, and product development processes. The individual will build and lead the design organization, translating the brand’s vision into commercially viable collections across categories.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish the design philosophy, seasonal direction, and product standards of Studio Sairish
• Lead the creation of collections from concept to market: research, design briefs, textile/yarn development, CADs, prototypes, sampling, and gold-seal approvals
• Define and maintain product quality standards (materials, finishes, construction, testing)
• Build and lead a design team, ensuring clear processes and accountability
• Collaborate with sourcing, merchandising, and brand teams to align design with business objectives
• Present seasonal collections to internal stakeholders, collaborators, and external partners
• Drive craft innovation and integrate sustainable design practices
• Development and institutionalization of a comprehensive Design Framework, including defined principles, standards, and reference materials governing product aesthetics, materials, finishes, and construction
• Delivery of seasonal collections demonstrating consistency of design language, quality, and commercial alignment
• Establishment of a rigorous product development and approval process to ensure quality and reduce rework
• Formation of a scalable design organization with core talent in textiles, surface design, CAD/tech pack, and product development

Experience & Credentials

• 12–18+ years of experience in luxury home textiles/soft home, with 4–6 years in design leadership
• Demonstrated ability to build and launch seasonal collections for premium or luxury brands (India or international)
• Technical expertise in fibers, weaving, finishing, embroidery, printing, and product development
• Strong commercial orientation, including experience in line planning, pricing, and cost management
• Proven ability to lead design teams and collaborate with sourcing and manufacturing
• Strong aesthetic judgment combined with process discipline
• Leadership skills with ability to attract and mentor design talent
• Excellent presentation and storytelling capabilities
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop and CAD/PLM systems (or leadership of specialized teams)
• Entrepreneurial and hands-on, comfortable in a founder-led, build-from-scratch environment

Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Textile Design, Fashion, or Fine Arts