Designer cum R&D Associate (From Apparel)
Careerblock · Hyderabad · onsite · Posted 62d ago
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About this role
About The Opportunity
A dynamic innovation hub in the Apparel & Fashion Technology sector, we bridge design creativity with R&D rigor to build next-gen wearable solutions—from smart textiles to sustainable material systems. Our team turns conceptual sketches into scalable, tech-augmented garments that meet global market demands, blending aesthetics, functionality, and manufacturability. Role & Responsibilities
Must-Have
A dynamic innovation hub in the Apparel & Fashion Technology sector, we bridge design creativity with R&D rigor to build next-gen wearable solutions—from smart textiles to sustainable material systems. Our team turns conceptual sketches into scalable, tech-augmented garments that meet global market demands, blending aesthetics, functionality, and manufacturability. Role & Responsibilities
- Conceptualize and prototype fashion-forward apparel designs aligned with seasonal trends, brand aesthetics, and wearability benchmarks.
- Collaborate with material scientists and production engineers to develop and test novel fabric compositions, finishes, and construction techniques.
- Translate design concepts into technical specifications (tech packs, garment specs, grading rules) for seamless factory handoff.
- Conduct wear-testing, fit analysis, and performance validation across multiple body types and usage scenarios.
- Integrate R&D insights into recurring design cycles—optimizing for cost, sustainability, and scalability without sacrificing design intent.
- Document design iterations, material trials, and testing outcomes for intellectual property tracking and cross-team alignment.
Must-Have
- Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop)
- Garment construction & pattern-making
- Technical design software (e.g., CLO3D, Browzwear)
- Fabric science & textile testing
- Material sourcing & vendor coordination
- Design-to-production workflow
- Smart textile integration experience
- Sustainability certification (e.g., GOTS, OEKO-TEX)
- 3D garment simulation
- Work in a cross-disciplinary innovation lab where design meets tech and science.
- Access to prototyping tools, material libraries, and global trend databases.
- Flex-hours and creative autonomy balanced with rapid iteration cycles.
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Skills
3D garment simulationDesign-to-production workflowFabric scienceSmart textile integrationSustainability certificationPattern MakingMaterial SourcingTextile TestingAdobe photoshopAdobe IllustratorbrowzwearCLO3Dtechnical design softwareAdobe Creative SuiteVendor CoordinationGarment Construction