7 Textile Design jobs in India

Textile Design Intern

Location: Govandi West

Full-time, On-site

Duration : 6 months

About the Role:

As a Textile Design Intern, you will support the development and production of textiles across various collections — including international, Indian market, kidswear, and knitwear. This role offers hands-on experience in both creative design and production coordination, with a focus on artisanal processes, sustainability, and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Timely development and design of textile samples for international collections, Indian market collections, kidswear, and knitwear.
• Managing and coordinating the end-to-end sourcing and production of textiles.
• Research and development to enhance textiles through sustainable options and certifications.

Key Tasks :

• Generate ideas and concepts for prints and weaves according to the designer’s brief.
• Study different base fabric qualities for strength, fall, and wash care; try various dyeing techniques and mixed media surface techniques.
• Design and coordinate weaving — mainly stripes and checks, along with jamdani and jacquard.
• Develop designs for prints and coordinate with artisans for block printing, ajrakh printing, hand painting, and marble printing for the main collection and the new kidswear line.
• Work with colour theories and different types of dyes (natural and azo-free) for clamp dyeing, bandhani, tie-dye, shibori, etc.
• Create designs and khakas for embroidery — both machine and hand embroidery, including kantha, thread work, and glass bead embroidery.
• Develop customised artisanal trims such as ceramic buttons, wooden buttons, resin buttons, etc.
• Work on designs as per commercial analytics and price points.
• Visit artisan centers and get sampling done in villages.
• Coordinate end-to-end — from design concepts to final textile production.
• Design prints and dye applications for knitwear.
• Design crochet trims, pieces, and prints for knits.
• Produce sketches, designs, graphs, and samples for any customisations.
• Prepare mood boards for textiles and trims.
• Conduct R&D for sustainable alternatives and textile certifications.

Skills, Technical Knowledge & Qualifications :

• Completed a degree in Fashion Design.
• Strong hand-sketching and illustration abilities.
• Proficient in digital design software, including Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel for documentation, costing, and production tracking.
• In-depth knowledge of yarns and fibers, including their properties and applications.
• Strong understanding of colour theory and its application in textile design.
• Technical expertise in printmaking processes and techniques.
• Knowledge of Indian artisanal crafts and traditional weaving techniques.

Traits & Attributes :

• Strong aesthetic sense and visual sensitivity
• Creative energy and innovative thinking
• Attention to detail
• Negotiation skills and understanding of new crafts and artisans
• Team Player
• Creative thinking and innovative approach
• Enthusiastic, self-motivated, and eager to explore and grow

Motivations :

• Seeking meaningful career growth through hands-on experience in the textile and design industry.
• Experience with artisans and new crafts
• Contribution to the growth of the brand

Textile Design Intern

Location: Govandi West

Full-time, On-site

Duration : 6 months

About the Role:

As a Textile Design Intern, you will support the development and production of textiles across various collections — including international, Indian market, kidswear, and knitwear. This role offers hands-on experience in both creative design and production coordination, with a focus on artisanal processes, sustainability, and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Timely development and design of textile samples for international collections, Indian market collections, kidswear, and knitwear.
• Managing and coordinating the end-to-end sourcing and production of textiles.
• Research and development to enhance textiles through sustainable options and certifications.

Key Tasks :

• Generate ideas and concepts for prints and weaves according to the designer’s brief.
• Study different base fabric qualities for strength, fall, and wash care; try various dyeing techniques and mixed media surface techniques.
• Design and coordinate weaving — mainly stripes and checks, along with jamdani and jacquard.
• Develop designs for prints and coordinate with artisans for block printing, ajrakh printing, hand painting, and marble printing for the main collection and the new kidswear line.
• Work with colour theories and different types of dyes (natural and azo-free) for clamp dyeing, bandhani, tie-dye, shibori, etc.
• Create designs and khakas for embroidery — both machine and hand embroidery, including kantha, thread work, and glass bead embroidery.
• Develop customised artisanal trims such as ceramic buttons, wooden buttons, resin buttons, etc.
• Work on designs as per commercial analytics and price points.
• Visit artisan centers and get sampling done in villages.
• Coordinate end-to-end — from design concepts to final textile production.
• Design prints and dye applications for knitwear.
• Design crochet trims, pieces, and prints for knits.
• Produce sketches, designs, graphs, and samples for any customisations.
• Prepare mood boards for textiles and trims.
• Conduct R&D for sustainable alternatives and textile certifications.

Skills, Technical Knowledge & Qualifications :

• Completed a degree in Fashion Design.
• Strong hand-sketching and illustration abilities.
• Proficient in digital design software, including Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel for documentation, costing, and production tracking.
• In-depth knowledge of yarns and fibers, including their properties and applications.
• Strong understanding of colour theory and its application in textile design.
• Technical expertise in printmaking processes and techniques.
• Knowledge of Indian artisanal crafts and traditional weaving techniques.

Traits & Attributes :

• Strong aesthetic sense and visual sensitivity
• Creative energy and innovative thinking
• Attention to detail
• Negotiation skills and understanding of new crafts and artisans
• Team Player
• Creative thinking and innovative approach
• Enthusiastic, self-motivated, and eager to explore and grow

Motivations :

• Seeking meaningful career growth through hands-on experience in the textile and design industry.
• Experience with artisans and new crafts
• Contribution to the growth of the brand

Textile Design Intern

Location: Govandi West

Full-time, On-site

Duration : 6 months

About the Role:

As a Textile Design Intern, you will support the development and production of textiles across various collections — including international, Indian market, kidswear, and knitwear. This role offers hands-on experience in both creative design and production coordination, with a focus on artisanal processes, sustainability, and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Timely development and design of textile samples for international collections, Indian market collections, kidswear, and knitwear.
• Managing and coordinating the end-to-end sourcing and production of textiles.
• Research and development to enhance textiles through sustainable options and certifications.

Key Tasks :

• Generate ideas and concepts for prints and weaves according to the designer’s brief.
• Study different base fabric qualities for strength, fall, and wash care; try various dyeing techniques and mixed media surface techniques.
• Design and coordinate weaving — mainly stripes and checks, along with jamdani and jacquard.
• Develop designs for prints and coordinate with artisans for block printing, ajrakh printing, hand painting, and marble printing for the main collection and the new kidswear line.
• Work with colour theories and different types of dyes (natural and azo-free) for clamp dyeing, bandhani, tie-dye, shibori, etc.
• Create designs and khakas for embroidery — both machine and hand embroidery, including kantha, thread work, and glass bead embroidery.
• Develop customised artisanal trims such as ceramic buttons, wooden buttons, resin buttons, etc.
• Work on designs as per commercial analytics and price points.
• Visit artisan centers and get sampling done in villages.
• Coordinate end-to-end — from design concepts to final textile production.
• Design prints and dye applications for knitwear.
• Design crochet trims, pieces, and prints for knits.
• Produce sketches, designs, graphs, and samples for any customisations.
• Prepare mood boards for textiles and trims.
• Conduct R&D for sustainable alternatives and textile certifications.

Skills, Technical Knowledge & Qualifications :

• Completed a degree in Fashion Design.
• Strong hand-sketching and illustration abilities.
• Proficient in digital design software, including Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel for documentation, costing, and production tracking.
• In-depth knowledge of yarns and fibers, including their properties and applications.
• Strong understanding of colour theory and its application in textile design.
• Technical expertise in printmaking processes and techniques.
• Knowledge of Indian artisanal crafts and traditional weaving techniques.

Traits & Attributes :

• Strong aesthetic sense and visual sensitivity
• Creative energy and innovative thinking
• Attention to detail
• Negotiation skills and understanding of new crafts and artisans
• Team Player
• Creative thinking and innovative approach
• Enthusiastic, self-motivated, and eager to explore and grow

Motivations :

• Seeking meaningful career growth through hands-on experience in the textile and design industry.
• Experience with artisans and new crafts
• Contribution to the growth of the brand