Fashion Designer - Women'S Western Wear

SAKU Retails Pvt Ltd, started in 2024, is a vertically integrated Direct-to-consumer (D2C) house of brand (Womenswear, Menswear and Kidswear), located in Gurugram. Our mission is to provide high-quality products and exceptional omni-channel retail customer experience at affordable prices. Our office is located in Sector 37 near Hero Honda Chowk in Gurugram.

Role Description

Are you a creative and experienced fashion designer with a passion for Western womenswear? Do you want to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment where you can showcase your leadership and design skills? If so, you might be the perfect fit for our Fashion Designer role at SAKU.

This is a full-time on-site role for a Fashion Designer at SAKU in Gurugram (No WFH / No Hybrid).

As a Fashion Designer, you will lead the entire design process for our Western womenswear collections , from concept to finished product. You will be responsible for creating innovative and trendsetting designs that reflect our brand's identity and appeal to fashion and quality conscious premium customers. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including production, merchandising, sales, and marketing, to ensure the quality and profitability of our products. You will also manage and mentor junior designers to help them grow their skills and creativity.
Conceptualisation of range and collection:
Lead the design process from concept to final product development for our Western Womenswear collections Fabric and Material Selection:
Research and select appropriate fabrics, materials, and trims for each design, considering factors like quality, comfort, durability, cost etc. (Sourcing new Fabrics, Trims and Accessories from mills & markets frequently) Prototype Development:
Work closely with the pattern master and sampling tailors to produce prototypes and samples of designs for testing and refinement (Development of new Embroidery, Hand work, adda and other surface techniques) Budget Management:
Manage design budgets, including sourcing cost-effective materials and tracking expenses related to design development. Quality Control:
Maintain a keen eye for detail and ensure the quality and craftsmanship of the final sample products meet the brand's standards. Collaboration:
Collaborate with the production team, merchandisers, pattern masters, sales and marketing team, to ensure the highest quality standards Team Management:
Manage and mentor junior designers to foster creativity and professional growth (Development of Prints, Laces, Embroidery & Schiffli designs from graphic designer, Silhouettes based on Trend & Forecast) Trend analysis:
Trend analysis, Brand analysis, Conceptualising Stories, Themes, Mood boards & Colour palettes Work under deadlines:
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and perform under pressure with tight deadlines

Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design from only top-tier design institutes 4 to 5 years of fashion design experience of independently managing product design and collection for womenswear Strong practical knowledge and experience of fabric types, textiles, garment construction, and production processes is a must Prior experience in e-commerce and/or with leading Indian D2C brands is a plus Excellent sketching and illustration skills Strong creative vision and attention to detail Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Knowledge of industry trends and technologies