Fashion Designer

Experience & Background (Must-Have)

Formal fashion education background (NIFT / Pearl / NID or equivalent).

7+ years of experience in the fashion or retail industry.

Must have closely worked on design and/or manufacturing & production (not purely conceptual design).

Prior experience with homegrown or Indian contemporary brands preferred.

Role Overview

Were looking for a Head Fashion Designer to lead design, sampling, and production execution at Kapaas. This is a hands-on leadership role, working closely with the founders to translate brand vision into commercial, high-quality collections rooted in Indian textiles and everyday wear.

Key Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end design development for collections (concept to final samples).

Translate founder-led direction into silhouettes, prints, fabrics, and details aligned with Kapaas aesthetic (cotton, linen, chanderi, natural dyes, artisanal techniques).

Head the sampling and production unit manage timelines, fittings, quality, and approvals.

Create and oversee tech packs, measurements, fittings, and production handovers.

Coordinate with tailors, karigars, printers, dyers, and embroidery units.

Ensure quality control and consistency from sample to bulk production.

Support shoots, exhibitions, and collection launches with product and styling inputs.