Job Description
Design Manager – Stitched Garments (Kurta)
Location: MumbaiExperience: 4–5 YearsReporting To: Founders
Role Overview
We are looking for a Design Manager – Stitched Garments (Kurta) to own the Kurta category end-to-end. This role combines design, product development, merchandising, and category management to build commercially successful collections aligned with the brand's design philosophy.
Key Responsibilities
- Own the Kurta category from concept to launch.
- Develop seasonal collections and evergreen styles aligned with customer and market trends.
- Drive product development, including fabrics, silhouettes, colours, trims, and fits.
- Work closely with Production and vendors to ensure timely sampling, quality, and execution.
- Plan assortments across styles, sizes, price points, and collections.
- Analyse category performance and identify opportunities for growth and new product development.
- Collaborate with Production, Planning, Retail, E-commerce, Marketplace, and Supply Chain teams to ensure successful launches.
Desired Profile
- 4–5 years of experience in Apparel Design, Product Development, Merchandising, or Category Management.
- Experience in ethnic wear, fashion, lifestyle, or D2C brands.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong sense of ownership. Experience as a founder, early-stage startup employee, or having built a category/business from scratch will be an added advantage.
- Strong design sensibility with a commercial understanding of product performance.
- Excellent stakeholder management and execution skills.
- High ownership and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, founder-led environment.
Pay: ₹600,000.00 - ₹900,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Leave encashment
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Provident Fund
Experience:
- Jewelry sales: 3 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
