Design Manager

Position- Designer Manager (Sportswear + Lifestyle)PURPOSE OF THIS ROLELead the design process from concept to conversion, ensuring brand alignment, product excellence, interdepartmental coordination, and development of junior design capability.RESPONSIBILITYPlan, design, and execute trend-right seasonal collections aligned with brand identity and market trends.Oversee design development to balance aesthetics, functionality, and cost.Lead design co-creation with buyers and internal teams.Mentor design team members and build a culture of creativity, precision, and accountability.Collaborate with merchandising and other functions to ensure timely, impactful collections.PERSONAL ATTRIBUTESCreative yet cost-aware in every collection decision.Detail-oriented and quality-driven.A mentor who lifts junior designers.Trend- and market-literate.A confident presenter and coordinator.COMPETENCIESCreative DirectionTechnical PrecisionBrand FluencyTeam LeadershipPresentation & InfluenceCross-Functional CollaborationEDUCATION & EXPERIENCEBachelor's degree in Fashion or Textile Design from a reputed institute (NIFT, Pearl Academy, or equivalent).8-10 years of progressive apparel design experience, with strong exposure to export manufacturing and global brands.TECHNICAL SKILLSCollection design and development, garment construction, and fitting.Trend forecasting, technical sketching, and product lifecycle management.Fabric and trim knowledge with cross-functional collaboration.Knowledge of washes, with a good understanding of denim, woven, and knit categories.Understanding of Outerwear, Bottom wear, casual wear and TSD categories.