Fashion Designer
Altaa Vistaa
6 - 8 years
Mumbai
Posted: 17/02/2026
Job Description
We are looking for a highly creative, culture-first Head Designer to lead our design function.
This role is for someone who lives and breathes youth fashion, streetwear culture, premium casualwear, and understands what Gen Z wants next not what they wanted last season.
You will own the creative direction of collections, lead a small design studio, and work closely with founders to shape the brands design identity as we scale.
Experience needed- 2 year to 5 years
What Youll Own
Creative & Collection Leadership
- Lead the design vision across unisex streetwear drops oversized tees, hoodies, co-ords, lifestyle essentials
- Build bold yet wearable collections that reflect confidence, individuality, and premium minimalism
- Translate global streetwear cues into an India-relevant youth aesthetic
Drop Culture + Trend Intelligence
- Stay ahead of Gen Z fashion trends, pop culture movements, influencer styling, and global streetwear language
- Create capsule drops and limited collections that feel exclusive, fresh, and aspirational
- Benchmark against brands like Jaywalking, Superdry, Bluorng, Snitch, etc.
End-to-End Product Execution
- Own the full design cycle concept sketches tech packs sampling production readiness
- Partner closely with sourcing, vendors, and production teams to ensure premium finish and quality
- Ensure design intent is never lost between idea and final product
Team Leadership & Studio Culture
- Manage and mentor 23 junior designers
- Set creative direction, allocate responsibilities, review work, and build design discipline
- Create a fast-moving, collaborative, high-performance design studio
Brand First Thinking
- Ensure every piece aligns with the company's identity:
- Premium Indian streetwear for everyday drip culture
- Design is not just clothing here it is lifestyle storytelling
Who Were Looking For
Must-Haves
- 56 years of experience in youth fashion, premium streetwear, lifestyle or contemporary D2C brands
- Strong portfolio in streetwear silhouettes, modern casualwear, and youth-driven aesthetics
- Background from a reputed creative design school (NIFT, Pearl, Parsons, CSM, etc.)
- Prior experience mentoring/managing junior designers
Skill & Mindset Fit
- Extremely creative with strong execution speed
- Deep understanding of fabrics, fits, streetwear construction, and premium finishing
- Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, CLO (or similar tools)
Startup mindset: hands-on, fast, collaborative, drop-driven
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