Associate Designer

Associate – Fashion Design

Location : Surat (Hybrid – Work from Home & On-site Seller Engagements)

Experience : 2–3 years

We are seeking a Associate – Fashion Design to support our private label brands on

Flipkart by collaborating closely with marketplace sellers based out of Surat. This is a dynamic

role where you will combine strong product understanding with hands-on design expertise to

ensure high-quality, cost-effective assortments across categories. You will act as the on-ground

representative of the design team, bridging creative direction with execution, and working

closely with the central design team in Bengaluru.

Key Responsibilities

Act as the design team's on-site representative with marketplace sellers, ensuring

products align with brand design direction and cost targets.

Support seasonal design direction by analyzing trends, colors, prints, fabrics, and

materials relevant to menswear, kidswear, and ethnic wear.

Evaluate design-to-cost feasibility and recommend suitable fabrications and trims

for various categories.

Review product samples at seller sites, ensuring design accuracy, quality, and timely

execution.

Provide design feedback and take quick decisions on product aesthetics, fit, and finish

to close approvals on time.

Collaborate with the central team in Bengaluru on graphics, print directions, and

trend decks for sellers.

Maintain proactive communication with sellers to track timelines, resolve issues,

and fast-track execution.

Ensure deliverables meet business requirements with attention to detail,

punctuality, and ownership.

What We're Looking For

Bachelor's degree in Fashion / Apparel Design from a Tier 1 or Tier 2 institute.

2–3 years of professional experience in fashion design / product development.

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop) with a strong eye for

graphics and prints.

Solid understanding of materials, fits, fabrics, and trims across menswear,

kidswear, and ethnic wear.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to confidently engage with

sellers and negotiate design decisions.

Highly proactive, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects in a

fast-paced environment.

Creative flair with a balance of design sensibility and commercial mindset.

Skills Required

Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, Illustrator