Senior Designer

Job Title:

Senior Designer & Merchandiser

Location:

Jaipur, Rajasthan

Company:

KBK Exports Garment Exporter

Experience:

712 years (Export house experience mandatory)

Job Summary

KBK Exports is looking for a highly skilled Senior Designer & Merchandiser who can seamlessly manage design development, sampling, buyer coordination, and merchandising execution. The ideal candidate should have strong aesthetic sensibility, in-depth fabric and surface knowledge, and hands-on experience working with international buyers from concept to shipment.

Key Responsibilities

Design & Product Development

Conceptualize and develop seasonal collections as per buyer briefs, trends, and market requirements

Create mood boards, color stories, fabric boards, embroidery and print concepts.

Develop detailed tech packs including measurements, construction, trims, and finishing details

Work closely with sampling, pattern, embroidery, and production teams to ensure design accuracy

Ensure commercial viability while maintaining design innovation

Merchandising & Buyer Coordination

Act as the primary point of contact for buyers for design, sampling, costing, and order follow-ups

Handle buyer meetings, presentations, and design discussions (virtual & in-person)

Prepare and manage cost sheets, ensuring target pricing and margins

Track sampling timelines, approvals, and revisions

Ensure timely order confirmations and smooth execution from order to dispatch

Production & Execution

Coordinate with sourcing, production, quality, and logistics teams for order execution

Monitor production status and proactively resolve design or quality-related issues

Ensure adherence to buyer quality standards, fit approvals, and shipment timelines

Trend & Market Research

Research global fashion trends, color forecasts, fabrics, silhouettes, and embellishments

Translate trends into buyer-relevant, export-appropriate collections

Keep updated with international market demands, sustainability norms, and compliance

Team & Process Management

Guide junior designers and merchandisers

Maintain organized records of designs, samples, and buyer communication

Improve workflow efficiency between design and merchandising departments

Required Skills & Qualifications

Degree/Diploma in Fashion Design, Textile Design, or equivalent

Strong understanding of woven garments, embroidery techniques, printing, and surface development

Excellent knowledge of fabrics, yarns, dyes, and garment construction

Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and MS Excel

Strong communication and negotiation skills

Ability to multitask, manage timelines, and work under pressure

Experience with international buyers (USA, Europe, Middle East, etc.) preferred

Preferred Candidate Profile

Experience in ethnic, contemporary, or fusion wear exports

Strong aesthetic sense with commercial understanding

Detail-oriented with problem-solving mindset

Willingness to travel for buyer meetings and sourcing if required

What We Offer

Opportunity to work with global buyers

Creative freedom with commercial exposure

Growth-oriented role in a dynamic export environment