Senior Designer

Job Description

Location: Gurugram, Haryana Department: Design Product Development Experience: 7+ Years Reporting To: Head Design Qualification: Degree/Diploma in Fashion/Apparel Design (NIFT, Pearl, JD Institute, or equivalent) Industry Preference: Fashion Retail / Apparel Manufacturing preferably in value or mass-market segment About the Role: V2 Retail is looking for a creative and experienced Senior Designer Kidswear to lead the kidswear category design function. This role involves designing seasonal collections, leading a small team, and working closely with sourcing and merchandising teams to bring fashion-forward yet value-driven products to life. The ideal candidate will be passionate about design, well-versed in current trends, and have strong experience in the mass-market fashion segment. Key Responsibilities: Design Development Create original apparel designs for kidswear (and support men s/women s lines when needed) across categories such as ethnic, casual, western, and innerwear. Develop seasonal collections and fashion capsules aligned with current trends and pricing strategies. Use tools like Adobe Illustrator and CorelDRAW to prepare fashion sketches, tech packs, and print developments. Trend Market Analysis Conduct research on market trends, colors, fabrics, silhouettes, and customer behavior in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities. Study competitor offerings and buying trends to build relevant and desirable assortments. Range Planning Assortment Building Create collections as per the seasonal option plan and pricing matrix in coordination with the merchandising team. Maintain a balanced mix of core and fashion-forward styles suited for value-conscious customers. Team Management Cross-Functional Coordination Lead and mentor a team of junior designers and product coordinators. Work with sourcing, merchandising, and production teams to ensure timely execution of designs from concept to shelf. Vendor Sample Development Coordinate with fabric and print vendors for product development. Manage sample timelines and ensure quality and fit approvals. Qualifications Skills: Degree or Diploma in Fashion/Apparel Design from NIFT, Pearl Academy, JD Institute, or a recognized fashion institute. Minimum 7 years of experience in apparel design, preferably in value retail or large-scale production setups. Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, CorelDRAW, MS Excel , and Google Sheets . Strong knowledge of fabrics, trims, fit, cost-effective design, and garment manufacturing processes. Excellent communication, team leadership, and time management skills. Join V2 Retail to shape the next generation of affordable, stylish kidswear for India s fast-growing markets. This is your chance to make a real impact through trend-right, customer-focused fashion design. Apply for this position Full Name * Email * Phone * Cover Letter * Upload CV/Resume * Upload CV/Resume * Allowed Type(s): .pdf, .doc, .docx By using this form you agree with the storage and handling of your data by this website. * SERVICES QUICK LINKS GET IN TOUCH 2nd Floor, 13, Sub.