Textile Designer Manager

As a Textile Design Manager at KSHM, your role will involve leading fabric development, managing vendor coordination, and ensuring material quality for all collections. Your strong technical expertise in textiles, along with leadership skills, decision-making abilities, and the capacity to guide cross-functional teams, will be crucial for success in this position. Key Responsibilities: - Lead and manage the textile/fabric development function end-to-end. - Oversee coordination between design, sourcing, production, and vendors. - Manage vendor performance, timelines, sampling, and quality expectations. - Guide junior team members in fabric selection, testing, and processes. - Develop and conceptualize textile ideas aligned with KSHM's brand aesthetics. - Research and introduce new fabrics, textures, prints, and trends. - Ensure selection of fabrics based on performance, composition, durability, and feel. - Conduct fabric testing shrinkage, colorfastness, wrinkle resistance, durability. - Identify and resolve fabric defects. - Ensure adherence to brand, quality, and sustainability standards. - Work with suppliers, mills, and manufacturers for sourcing and approvals. - Negotiate fabric costs, timelines, and quality parameters. Key Skills & Competencies: - Expertise in fabric composition, behavior, and performance. - Strong project management and decision-making abilities. - Vendor management and negotiation skills. - Detail-oriented, problem-solving approach. - Creative mindset with fashion understanding. Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Textile Design, Fashion Technology, or related fields. - 4-5 years of textile development, sourcing, or quality experience. - Strong understanding of woven, knitted, and blended fabrics. - Knowledge of manufacturing, finishing, and testing processes. - Preferably from NIFT, Pearl Academy, or similar institutes. In this role, you will have the opportunity to be part of a fast-growing fashion and activewear brand, lead fabric innovation with industry experts, and experience professional and creative growth.,