Fashion Designer

Position**:Fashion Designer** (Freelance)

Experience: 3 to 5 years

Location: Mumbai

**Company Overview**:
We are a startup brand dedicated to sustainable slow fashion. We are committed to sustainable fabric use, eco-friendly processes, and promoting equitable growth. We are seeking a talented and innovative Fashion Designer to join our team on a freelance, assignment-based arrangement. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of sustainable fashion.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- **Trend Research and Design Development**:

- Conducting thorough research on current fashion trends and consumer preferences, particularly in sustainable slow fashion.
- Aligning slow fashion products with current trends to appeal to trendy, eco-conscious customers.
- Creating detailed sketches and illustrations for new clothing lines, ensuring they align with our brand’s commitment to sustainability.
- **Pattern Making and Material Selection**:

- Developing accurate and precise clothing patterns for production using eco-friendly fabrics.
- Evaluating and selecting sustainable fabrics, colors, patterns, and textures for each design.
- **Production and Prototype Management**:

- Overseeing the entire production process, including fittings, pricing strategy, and ensuring eco-friendly processes.
- Managing the development of prototype samples, ensuring they meet design specifications and quality standards.
- **Seasonal Collections and Mood Board Creation**:

- Designing innovative clothing for upcoming seasons, reflecting the latest trends and consumer demands in sustainable fashion.
- Developing comprehensive mood boards to convey design concepts and themes.
- **Vendor Relations and Cost Analysis**:

- Establishing and maintaining strong relationships with vendors and suppliers who provide sustainable materials.
- Preparing detailed cost sheets and product lists for each design, ensuring budget adherence.
- **Coordination and Communication**:

- Coordinating with different departments and stakeholders, including marketing, production, and supply chain, to ensure cohesive execution of designs and strategies.

**Qualifications and Skills**:

- **Educational Background**: Degree in Fashion Design from a reputable institution.
- **Professional Experience**: Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience as a fashion designer, with a strong portfolio (sustainable fashion experience preferred).
- **Design Expertise**: Thorough understanding of fashion design principles and industry standards, with a focus on sustainable practices.
- **Creativity and Trend Awareness**: Exceptional creativity with a keen sense of the latest trends and styles in sustainable fashion.
- **Technical Proficiency**: Advanced skills in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
- **Attention to Detail**: Strong attention to detail in all aspects of design and production.
- **Communication Skills**: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with various departments.

Application Process:
**Job Type**: Freelance, assignment-based
**Compensation**: Starting at ₹15,000 per month

**Experience Requirement**:

- **Total Work Experience**: 4 years (preferred)

**Work Location**: On-site in Mumbai

Join us in our mission to redefine the fashion industry through sustainable practices and equitable growth. We look forward to welcoming a passionate and talented designer to our innovative team.

**Job Type**: Freelance

Pay: From ₹15,000.00 per month

**Benefits**:

- Flexible schedule

**Education**:

- Diploma (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Fashion Designing: 3 years (required)

Willingness to travel:

- 25% (required)

Work Location: In person