Textile Designer

ADPL · India

Role Overview

We are hiring an innovative Textile Designer to develop original print designs, weave structures, and surface treatments for our ethnic and western apparel ranges. You will bridge fashion trends with raw material development, ensuring high visual appeal and technical manufacturability.

Key Responsibilities

* Print & Pattern Design: Create original print concepts (digital, screen, block, placement prints, and continuous repeats) tailored for seasonal storylines.

* Base Fabric Development: Experiment with diverse yarns, weave structures, knitted textures, and fabric finishes in coordination with mills and vendors.

* Color Matching & Strike-Off Approvals: Manage color lab dips, print strike-offs, and woven swatches to guarantee color accuracy and production standards.

* Vendor & Mill Collaboration: Work directly with textile mills, digital print houses, and artisan clusters to translate designs into scalable commercial fabrics.

* Library Management: Maintain an organized archive of swatches, print artworks, color palettes, and vendor developments.

Key Qualifications

* Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Textile Design (NIFT/NID preferred).

* 2–5 years of hands-on experience in print and weave development for women's apparel.

* Expert knowledge of textile chemistry, printing techniques (digital, screen, rotary), and fabric compositions.

* Advanced skills in CAD software, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator.