Printing and Dyeing Manager/ Head

Job Title: Head – Printing & Dyeing

About the Organization

A premium Indian lifestyle and textile brand specializing in handcrafted and artisanal fabrics, blending traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design aesthetics. The organization focuses on high -quality production, sustainable processes, and excellence in finishing for luxury domestic and international markets.

Requirements

Role Overview

The Head – Printing & Dyeing will lead and manage end -to -end printing and dyeing operations, ensuring consistent quality, colour accuracy, process efficiency, and adherence to brand standards. This role requires deep technical expertise in traditional and modern dyeing/printing techniques, vendor management, and strong coordination with design, production, and quality teams.

Key Responsibilities

Production & Process Management

• Lead end -to -end printing and dyeing operations across in -house units and external job workers.
  

• Plan and monitor production schedules to meet delivery timelines without compromising quality.
  

• Ensure consistency in shade, colour fastness, and finish across batches.
  

• Oversee sampling, lab dips, strike -offs, and approvals before bulk production.
  

Technical & Quality Control

• Implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) for dyeing, printing, washing, and finishing.
  

• Troubleshoot colour, shade, and process -related issues during production.
  

• Ensure compliance with quality benchmarks for luxury textiles.
  

• Maintain documentation for recipes, shade cards, and process parameters.
  

Vendor & Team Management

• Manage and develop a network of dyeing and printing vendors/artisans.
  

• Evaluate vendor capability, quality performance, and cost efficiency.
  

• Train and mentor in -house teams and artisans on best practices and process improvements.
  

Coordination & Cross -Functional Work

• Work closely with Design, Merchandising, and Production Planning teams.
  

• Translate design concepts into feasible dyeing and printing processes.
  

• Support sampling, collection development, and new fabric innovations.
  

Compliance & Sustainability

• Ensure adherence to environmental, safety, and compliance norms.
  

• Promote sustainable dyeing practices and responsible chemical usage.
  

Desired Candidate Profile

• 10–15 years of hands -on experience in printing and dyeing within textile, handloom, or luxury fashion segments.
  

• Strong knowledge of natural dyes, reactive dyes, pigment printing, and traditional Indian printing techniques (block, screen, discharge, etc.).
  

• Experience working with silk, cotton, blends, and specialty fabrics.
  

• Strong understanding of colour science, shade matching, and fabric behaviour.
  

• Proven leadership and vendor management skills.
  

• Exposure to luxury or export -oriented brands preferred.
  

Education

• Degree/Diploma in Textile Technology / Textile Chemistry / Fashion Technology or related field.
  

Location

Kolkata (with travel to vendor locations as required)