junior designer

About the Role

This is a full-time, on-site junior fresher designer role based in Mumbai at Manira Exports, the global manufacturing and export division of House of Armuse.

Key Responsibilities

• Support senior design teams in concept creation, mood boards, and design sketches for couture and prêt collections.
• Prepare tech packs and update design documentation.
• Coordinate with sampling teams to ensure design details are accurately translated into prototypes.
• Research trends, fabrics, and embellishment techniques.
• Organize design references and maintain digital and physical archives.
• Collaborate with production, merchandising, and quality teams to refine designs, meet timelines, and contribute to visually consistent collections aligned with brand standards.
• Perform basic admin work and management, assisting the Merchandiser and senior designer.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Foundational design skills including sketching, basic illustration, and an understanding of color, form, and composition.
• Ability to make hand sketches.
• Knowledge of fashion design processes such as mood boards, trend research, and creating simple tech packs or design specs.
• Familiarity with digital tools like Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop or similar design software.
• Basic computer proficiency.
• Interest in textiles, surface ornamentation, and Indian craft traditions such as embroidery, beadwork, and appliqué.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to follow guidelines and openness to feedback and learning.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• An undergraduate diploma or degree in Fashion Design, Textile Design, or a related creative field is preferred.
• A portfolio showcasing academic or personal projects is beneficial.
• Willingness to work on-site in Mumbai.