Design Development
Create new dobby designs and collections for OTC shirting brands.
Ensure designs are innovative, market-oriented, and aligned with brand positioning (mid-premium segment).
Incorporate customer and distributor feedback into new collections.
Collection Planning
Prepare design option plans for every booking conference (collection presentations for distributors/partners).
Work on creating strong order sets based on booking conference inputs.
Technical Coordination
Send design data and weaving instructions to the technical design team (Kolhapur).
Ensure smooth execution of designs into production while maintaining quality standards.
Market & Customer Insights
Visit distributors and customers to understand their design preferences.
Conduct market research to stay updated on competitor trends, fabrics, and styling.
Collaboration
Work closely with the product development, production, and sales teams.
Support marketing by providing design inputs for brand positioning and promotional campaigns.
Quality & Uniqueness
Maintain design originality and ensure better uniqueness compared to competitors.
Balance creative appeal with manufacturability and cost efficiency.
Competitive fixed salary (as per Aditya Birla Group standards).
Performance-linked incentives based on successful collections and market reception.
Annual bonuses and increments aligned with appraisal cycles.
Opportunity to grow into Senior Designer / Creative Lead / Product Development Head roles.
Exposure to brand launch and scaling in the premium OTC shirting market, which builds strong industry credibility.
Training in latest textile technologies, fashion trends, dobby weave design, and fabric innovation.
Collaboration with top professionals in textile design, sales, and marketing.
Participation in design workshops, exhibitions, and trend seminars.
Travel allowances for distributor/customer visits.
Mobile/internet reimbursement for official work.
Relocation support if moving to Kolhapur (location of role).
Medical insurance (employee + dependents).
Group term life insurance and accident coverage.
Wellness programs and annual health check-ups.
Paid leaves (casual, sick, privilege).
Maternity/paternity leave as per company policy.
Flexible work environment (to an extent, since design is often location-linked).
Recognition awards for innovative designs or successful collections.
High visibility since the role directly contributes to a new brand launch.
Opportunity to interact with distributors, customers, and cross-functional teams, enhancing industry network.
🏢 Origins and Evolution The group's roots trace back to 1857 in Pilani, Rajasthan, when Seth Shiv Narayan Birla established a cotton trading business. This venture laid the foundation for what would become the Aditya Birla Group . In 1969, Aditya V... Read More