Job Description: Fashion Designer (Sampling + Production) – SAANTHA
Location: Ranchi
Brand: Saantha – Sustainable, artisan-led fashion (sarees, ethnic & contemporary wear)
About Us:
Saantha works with 2000+ artisans across Jharkhand to create elegant, handcrafted textiles. We are expanding our ready-to-wear and premium ethnic categories and are looking for a designer who can take complete ownership of design, sampling, and production.
Role Overview:
We are looking for an experienced and resourceful Fashion Designer who can independently handle end-to-end product development — from fabric sourcing to design, sampling, costing, and smooth production execution. The ideal candidate should be strong in cost-effective designing, maintaining artisanal detailing while meeting target budgets.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead design development for ethnic, fusion, and contemporary garments
Create cost-effective designs aligned with brand pricing and target margins
Manage fabric sourcing, trims, and vendor coordination
Build tech packs, detailed sketches, and sampling instructions
Oversee sampling, fit approvals, and timely production
Work closely with artisans for hand embroidery, handloom detailing, and design execution
Replicate, modify, and scale existing best-selling designs
Ensure quality control during production
Maintain production timelines and vendor follow-ups
Work with internal teams for launches, photoshoots, and cataloging
Requirements:
3–6 years of experience in ethnic, fusion, or artisan-based fashion
Strong understanding of costing and budget-based design
Hands-on experience in fabric sourcing, sampling, and production management
Ability to translate artisan techniques into commercially viable styles
Good sketching, communication, and vendor coordination skills
Ability to handle multiple styles and deadlines independently
Knowledge of hand embroidery placements and value-engineered detailing
What We Offer:
Opportunity to build a line for a fast-growing designer brand
Creative freedom with access to artisan clusters
A role with independence, ownership, and long-term growth
To Apply:
Please share your resume + design portfolio + current CTC + expected CTC at: