Textile Designer Saree & Apparel (Padma)

Padme is looking for a Textile Designer who can blend contemporary aesthetics with handcrafted, handloom-rooted design. The role focuses on sarees and apparel created through traditional weaving techniques, modern textures, and thoughtful textile innovation.

Key Responsibilities

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  Design original prints, motifs, patterns, and weaves for sarees and apparel aligned with Padme’s aesthetic.

  
  


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  Develop seasonal collections, moodboards, color stories, and direction.

  
  


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  Create print separations, repeats, colorways, and technical specs for sampling.

  
  


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  Work directly with handloom weavers, artisans, and mills to translate concepts into production-ready fabrics.

  
  


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  Ensure designs consider drape, fall, handfeel, and weaving feasibility, especially for sarees.

  
  


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  Explore fabrics like cotton, linen, cotton-silk, zari blends, and other handloom-based materials.

  
  


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  Oversee sampling, ensure quality standards, and maintain design documentation.

  
  


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  Stay updated with trends in handloom, sustainable fashion, and contemporary ethnicwear.

  
  

Requirements

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  Degree in Textile Design from a premium institute (NID, NIFT preferred) with strong specialization in textiles.

  
  


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  2–5 years of experience in textile or apparel design with a strong focus on sarees/ethnic wear.

  
  


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  Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, CAD tools for textile and print design.

  
  


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  Strong understanding of weaving techniques, printing, dyeing, jacquard, zari work, and handloom processes.

  
  


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  Sharp sense of texture, detail, color harmony, and fabric behavior.

  
  


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  Ability to work closely with artisans, production teams, and internal design teams.

  
  

Nice-to-Haves

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  Experience working directly with handloom clusters, weaving communities, or craft-led projects.

  
  


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  Knowledge of sustainable textile practices and ethical sourcing.

  
  


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  Portfolio showcasing saree designs, textile innovation, or handloom-focused work.