Associate Designer

Associate Fashion Design

Location: Surat (Hybrid Work from Home & On-site Seller Engagements)

Experience: 2-3 years

We are seeking a Associate Fashion Design to support our private label brands on Flipkart by collaborating closely with marketplace sellers based out of Surat. This is a dynamic role where you will combine strong product understanding with hands-on design expertise to ensure high-quality, cost-effective assortments across categories. You will act as the on-ground representative of the design team, bridging creative direction with execution, and working closely with the central design team in Bengaluru.

Key Responsibilities

? Act as the design team's on-site representative with marketplace sellers, ensuring products align with brand design direction and cost targets.

? Support seasonal design direction by analyzing trends, colors, prints, fabrics, and materials relevant to menswear, kidswear, and ethnic wear.

? Evaluate design-to-cost feasibility and recommend suitable fabrications and trims for various categories.

? Review product samples at seller sites, ensuring design accuracy, quality, and timely execution.

? Provide design feedback and take quick decisions on product aesthetics, fit, and finish to close approvals on time.

? Collaborate with the central team in Bengaluru on graphics, print directions, and trend decks for sellers.

? Maintain proactive communication with sellers to track timelines, resolve issues, and fast-track execution.

? Ensure deliverables meet business requirements with attention to detail, punctuality, and ownership.

What We're Looking For

? Bachelor's degree in Fashion/Apparel Design from a Tier 1 or Tier 2 institute.

? 2-3 years of professional experience in fashion design/product development.

? Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop) with a strong eye for graphics and prints.

? Solid understanding of materials, fits, fabrics, and trims across menswear, kidswear, and ethnic wear.

? Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to confidently engage with sellers and negotiate design decisions.

? Highly proactive, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

? Creative flair with a balance of design sensibility and commercial mindset.