Fashion Designer

Fashion Designer Contemporary Indian Womenswear
Mumbai
· Full-time
· On-site

Experience:

2–4 years

About RA Studio
RA Studio is the design and production house of  veteran designer Ritu Agnihotri, an alumna of the National Institute of Design (NID), Ahmedabad, Class of 1983.
We create contemporary Indian womenswear rooted in thoughtful design, natural fabrics, Indian textiles and craft — interpreted for an easy, modern wardrobe.
As RA Studio grows, we are looking for a talented Fashion Designer  to work closely with Ritu and our design and production team, with the opportunity to participate meaningfully in the evolving design language of the label.

The Role
This is first and foremost a  product design role .
We are looking for someone with a strong design sensibility, an instinct for textiles and an understanding of how an idea moves from concept to a finished garment.
You will work across the complete development journey —  research → concept → textile → silhouette → sampling → fitting → refinement → finished collection.

What you will work on
Research and develop concepts, mood boards, colour stories, silhouettes and collection directions.
Create original garment designs, sketches, technical drawings and design specifications.
Explore fabrics, handlooms, prints, embroidery, surface techniques, trims and garment details.
Work closely with pattern masters, tailors, sampling teams and production partners to translate ideas into finished garments.
Participate actively in sampling and fittings, refining proportion, construction, comfort and fit.
Balance creativity with wearability, production feasibility and the commercial needs of a growing label.
Learn from customer and product feedback to continuously improve future collections.
Thoughtfully use  AI and emerging design tools  to accelerate research, visualisation, experimentation, iteration and garment development.

Craft-led. Technology-forward.
RA Studio is deeply rooted in  handcraft, textiles and human creativity  — but we also believe good designers should embrace new tools that help them do their work better.
We see  AI as an assistant to the designer, not a replacement for the designer.
You do not need to be an AI expert. What matters is curiosity, an understanding of how these tools can support the creative process, and a willingness to continuously learn and experiment with new technology.

What we're looking for
2–4 years of relevant professional experience  in womenswear, preferably with a premium, contemporary or designer-led fashion label.
Education in Fashion, Textile or Apparel Design from  NID, NIFT or another leading design institution  preferred.
A strong portfolio demonstrating original thinking, textile sensibility, silhouette development and finished garments.
Good understanding of fabrics, garment construction, fit, proportions and the sampling process.
Experience taking designs through development, sampling, fitting and finalisation.
Working knowledge of  Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop or relevant design tools .
An interest in Indian textiles, handlooms, natural fabrics, print, embroidery and craft traditions.
Openness to experimenting with  AI-assisted and emerging creative technologies .
More than anything, we are looking for someone with  taste, curiosity and a point of view.

Why RA Studio?
At RA Studio, you won't be designing one small part of a collection several layers removed from the final product.
You will have the opportunity to:
Work closely with and learn directly from  Ritu Agnihotri .
Participate in the development of complete collections.
See your ideas move from sketch to sample to production to store.
Work hands-on with Indian textiles, crafts and makers.
Have meaningful creative ownership as an independent fashion label grows.
Experiment…