Designer and Merchandiser

Designer cum Merchandiser

Location: Jaipur, Rajasthan

Organization: Karghewale

Experience: 2–5 years in textile design, print/weave CAD, and merchandising

Employment Type: Full time

About Karghewale:

Karghewale partners with young weaving entrepreneurs across India to build sustainable,

transparent, and equitable textile value chains. Our clusters span Maheshwar, Chanderi,

Kutch, Bhagalpur, and weaving belts of West Bengal. We work closely with artisans,

designers, and sourcing teams to co-create high-quality handwoven textiles for domestic and

international markets.

Role Overview:

We are looking for a creative and process-oriented Designer cum Merchandiser to be based

out of Jaipur with . This person will play a pivotal role in design development, collection

ideation, and stakeholder engagement across multiple craft clusters. The ideal candidate

should be well-versed in CAD design for both print and weave, and comfortable liaising

with clients, production partners, and artisans to translate creative direction into tangible

outputs.

Additionally, the role will require vendor identification, verification, onboarding, and

management for downstream value-added services (such as hand-printing, embroidery, and

garmenting), which are essential to Karghewale’s full-stack sourcing model. The role will

also involve semi-frequent travel to Maheshwar, and periodic travel to Kutch and other

clusters as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop CADs for both weaving and printing, with clear specifications for loom or

print execution

• Collaborate with buyers and internal teams to brainstorm and conceptualize new

collections

• Translate mood boards, trend inputs, and briefs into design files

• Co-develop designs with artisans and cluster coordinators across Maheshwar, Kutch,

West Bengal, etc.

• Assist in sampling coordination, approvals, and revisions

• Identify, verify, and onboard vendors for downstream services like embroidery, hand-

printing, and garmenting — primarily in Jaipur and Kutch, and occasionally in Indore

and Delhi

• Manage vendor relationships and workflows to ensure quality and timely execution of

full-stack concept to fabric to garment / final product orders

• Maintain digital design library and design documentation

• Work closely with the merchandising team to align product development with client

requirements and timelines.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Textile Design, Fashion Design, or a related field

• 2–5 years of experience in textile CAD (weaving and printing)

• Proficiency in software such as Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and

NedGraphics/Pointcarre/ArahWeave (weave CAD)

• Experience in design development with craft clusters or handmade production is

preferred

• Strong aesthetic sense and awareness of textile trends

• Excellent communication and coordination skills

Preferred Background:

• Experience in design-led export houses, sustainable fashion brands, or artisan

enterprises

• Familiarity with Jaipur’s textile ecosystem and sourcing landscape

• Exposure to international textile and fashion trends.

Compensation:

Ranging from Rs. 35000-60,000 commensurate with experience and industry standards for

mission-driven design enterprises.

How to Apply:



Send your resume, portfolio, and a short note to ‘personnel@karghewale.com’ with the

subject: “Application – Designer cum Merchandiser (Jaipur)”