Location: Gurugram, Haryana
Department: Design & Product Development
Experience: 7+ Years
Reporting To: Head – Design
Qualification: Degree/Diploma in Fashion/Apparel Design (NIFT, Pearl, JD Institute, or equivalent)
Industry Preference: Fashion Retail / Apparel Manufacturing – preferably in value or mass-market segment
About the Role:
V2 Retail is looking for a creative and experienced Senior Designer – Kidswear to lead the kidswear category design function. This role involves designing seasonal collections, leading a small team, and working closely with sourcing and merchandising teams to bring fashion-forward yet value-driven products to life. The ideal candidate will be passionate about design, well-versed in current trends, and have strong experience in the mass-market fashion segment.
Key Responsibilities:
Design & Development
- Create original apparel designs for kidswear (and support men’s/women’s lines when needed) across categories such as ethnic, casual, western, and innerwear.
- Develop seasonal collections and fashion capsules aligned with current trends and pricing strategies.
- Use tools like Adobe Illustrator and CorelDRAW to prepare fashion sketches, tech packs, and print developments.
Trend & Market Analysis
- Conduct research on market trends, colors, fabrics, silhouettes, and customer behavior in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities.
- Study competitor offerings and buying trends to build relevant and desirable assortments.
Range Planning & Assortment Building
- Create collections as per the seasonal option plan and pricing matrix in coordination with the merchandising team.
- Maintain a balanced mix of core and fashion-forward styles suited for value-conscious customers.
Team Management & Cross-Functional Coordination
- Lead and mentor a team of junior designers and product coordinators.
- Work with sourcing, merchandising, and production teams to ensure timely execution of designs from concept to shelf.
Vendor & Sample Development
- Coordinate with fabric and print vendors for product development.
- Manage sample timelines and ensure quality and fit approvals.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Degree or Diploma in Fashion/Apparel Design from NIFT, Pearl Academy, JD Institute, or a recognized fashion institute.
- Minimum 7 years of experience in apparel design, preferably in value retail or large-scale production setups.
- Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, CorelDRAW, MS Excel, and Google Sheets.
- Strong knowledge of fabrics, trims, fit, cost-effective design, and garment manufacturing processes.
- Excellent communication, team leadership, and time management skills.
Join V2 Retail to shape the next generation of affordable, stylish kidswear for India’s fast-growing markets. This is your chance to make a real impact through trend-right, customer-focused fashion design.