Textile Designer – Apparel & Sarees (Padma)

Key Responsibilities

• Design original prints, motifs, patterns, and weaves for sarees and apparel aligned with Padme’s aesthetic.
• Develop seasonal collections, moodboards, color stories, and direction.
• Create print separations, repeats, colorways, and technical specs for sampling.
• Work directly with handloom weavers, artisans, and mills to translate concepts into production-ready fabrics.
• Ensure designs consider drape, fall, handfeel, and weaving feasibility, especially for sarees.
• Explore fabrics like cotton, linen, cotton-silk, zari blends, and other handloom-based materials.
• Oversee sampling, ensure quality standards, and maintain design documentation.
• Stay updated with trends in handloom, sustainable fashion, and contemporary ethnicwear.
  

Requirements

• Degree in Textile Design from a premium institute (NID, NIFT preferred) with strong specialization in textiles.
• 2–5 years of experience in textile or apparel design with a strong focus on sarees/ethnic wear.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, CAD tools for textile and print design.
• Strong understanding of weaving techniques, printing, dyeing, jacquard, zari work, and handloom processes.
• Sharp sense of texture, detail, color harmony, and fabric behavior.
• Ability to work closely with artisans, production teams, and internal design teams.
  

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience working directly with handloom clusters, weaving communities, or craft-led projects.
• Knowledge of sustainable textile practices and ethical sourcing.
• Portfolio showcasing saree designs, textile innovation, or handloom-focused work.