Artisan Fashion Design Manager

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 :

astharatan@gmail.com