Job Description

Job Title: Textile Digital Designer - Indian Ethnic Textiles (Sarees & Suits)

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and creatively driven Textile Digital Designer with specialized expertise in Indian ethnic textiles, specifically sarees and suits. The ideal candidate must possess an advanced understanding of traditional Indian motifs, weaving techniques, and regional aesthetics, and be capable of translating them into refined, contemporary digital designs suited for modern markets. This role, based in

Varanasi

, requires a balance of cultural insight, technical proficiency, and digital innovation.

Key Responsibilities

Develop original digital motifs, borders, pallus, and all-over patterns tailored for sarees and suits. Digitally reinterpret traditional Indian designs (Banarasi, Chikankari, Bandhej, Ikat, Kalamkari, etc.) into modern, production-ready formats. Create seasonal design collections aligned with festive wear, bridal wear, and export-focused requirements. Collaborate closely with weaving units, printing facilities, and artisans to ensure technical feasibility for handloom, powerloom, and digital printing production. Conduct in-depth research and forecasting of ethnic fashion trends within the Indian apparel market. Maintain an extensive and organized design archive of motifs, borders, repeats, and layout templates. Ensure precision in color calibration, repeat accuracy, and production adaptability across all digital designs. Present design collections to management and clients, incorporate feedback, and execute revisions efficiently.

Required Skills & Expertise

Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Procreate (mandatory); working knowledge of Illustrator/CorelDRAW (preferred). Strong knowledge of Indian ethnic motifs, traditional textile layouts, zari patterning, and regional embroidery traditions. Ability to create high-quality digital mock-ups of sarees and suits for client presentations. Solid understanding of textile printing processes, weaving techniques, and embroidery applications. Exceptional color sense, attention to detail, and precision in digital pattern creation. Ability to merge traditional aesthetics with contemporary fashion sensibilities.

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum 5 years of experience in ethnic textile design with a focus on sarees and suits. Prior hands-on experience with Banarasi, Chanderi, Kota, Silk, and cotton-based textile design workflows. Exposure to both domestic and international ethnic fashion markets. Diploma or Degree in Textile Design or Fashion Design (preferred but not mandatory).

Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range: ?50,000 - ?1,00,000 per month (depending on experience and portfolio strength). Opportunity to design signature saree and suit collections with creative autonomy. Work environment located in Varanasi, India's leading textile heritage center. Flexible interview options (online or in-person, single round). Professional exposure to domestic and global ethnic textile markets.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to ?48,112.25 per month