Fashion Design Intern

About SDS by KUSHAL SHAH

• SDS by KUSHAL SHAH is a men’s luxury brand specializing in Prêt, Couture, and Bespoke.
• Focuses on refined design aesthetics, craftsmanship, and service, creating a seamless balance between luxury and contemporary style.
• Rooted in an edgy yet timeless design philosophy, collections reflect an evolving yet consistent creative vision.
• Parent company, SHEETAL, has been a pioneer in Indian fashion retail for over 50 years.
• Industry icons such as Hemant Trivedi, Manish Malhotra, and Aki Narula began their creative journeys at SDS.

Key Responsibilities

• Research, Trend Forecasting & Design Assistance:
• Research global and Indian menswear trends, couture movements, textiles, embroideries, and tailoring techniques.
• Support competitor and luxury market research.
• Compile seasonal trend reports, colour stories, fabric directions, and styling references.
• Identify fabrics, trims, artisan techniques, and design inspirations aligned with the brand aesthetic.
• Collection Conceptualization & Moodboard Development:
• Support the design team in developing seasonal and capsule collection concepts.
• Assist in creating mood boards, reference boards, and visual presentations.
• Organize inspiration references related to silhouettes, textures, embroidery, colours, and styling.
• Assist in preparing concept presentations and collection documentation.
• Design Development & Technical Assistance:
• Assist in sketching garment ideas and developing design options across Prêt, Couture, and Bespoke categories.
• Support the creation of CADs, technical drawings, and design layouts.
• Help prepare basic tech packs, including measurement references, fabric details, embroidery placements, and construction notes.
• Maintain organized design documentation and updates.
• Fabric Sourcing & Material Coordination:
• Assist in sourcing fabrics, trims, linings, buttons, and embellishments.
• Coordinate with vendors for swatches, sampling materials, and follow-ups.
• Maintain fabric libraries, trim archives, and sourcing records.
• Track sampling materials and procurement timelines.
• Sampling, Trials & Design Coordination:
• Support the team during sampling and prototype development.
• Coordinate with masters, tailors, karigars, and embroidery teams for sampling updates.
• Assist during fit trials and document corrections suggested by the senior design team.
• Maintain correction sheets and sampling records.
• Production & Execution Support:
• Assist in tracking production timelines and sampling progress.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure a smooth workflow between design and production.
• Monitor embroidery developments and garment finishing stages.
• Maintain production and design trackers.
• Bespoke Client & Styling Assistance:
• Assist during client consultations and bespoke appointments.
• Organize client references, measurements, and styling notes.
• Support fittings and maintain alteration records.
• Prepare personalized references and garment details for bespoke clients.
• Quality Control & Finishing Support:
• Assist in checking garments for embroidery, stitching, finishing, and overall presentation.
• Help maintain luxury quality standards across samples and final garments.
• Organize finished garments before shoots, trials, or deliveries.
• Campaign & Shoot Assistance:
• Assist during lookbook shoots, styling sessions, campaigns, and editorials.
• Coordinate garments, accessories, and styling requirements for shoots.
• Maintain garment presentation standards for visual content.
• Documentation & Archiving:
• Maintain organized digital records of sketches, tech packs, fabric swatches, embroidery references, and final garment images.
• Update design folders and collection archives for future reference.

Qualifications & Prerequisites

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Fashion Design or a related field.
• Strong interest in luxury menswear, couture, and bespoke fashion.
• Basic understanding of menswear silhouettes, fabrics, garment construction, and embroideries.
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or other design software is preferred.
• Good organizational, communication, and coordination skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced creative environment.
• Passion for design research, detailing, craftsmanship, and luxury fashion.
• Willingness to learn and adapt across different stages of the design process.