Junior Fashion Designer

Job Title:
Fashion Designer/Intern Menswear (Bespoke & Made-to-Measure)

Department: Design & Product Development / Sales
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience Required: 0 to 3 years
Location: Pune (City Tower, Boat Club Road, Sangamvadi, Pune 411001)
Salary: As per industry standards / Best in industry

Industry: Apparel / Fashion / Retail
Functional Area: Fashion Design / Apparel Manufacturing

Job Description:

TMP The Man Project is a premium bespoke and made-to-measure menswear brand based in Pune. We're looking for a Fashion Designer to conceptualise and deliver seasonal menswear collections that reflect our brand identity from initial concept through fabric sourcing, sampling, and production.

This role suits a designer with a strong creative eye, hands-on knowledge of garment construction, and the ability to work closely with our sampling and production teams to take a design from sketch to finished garment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conceptualise and develop seasonal menswear collections aligned with the brand's aesthetic and target market
• Create design sketches, technical flat drawings, and design boards for approved styles
• Research fashion trends, fabric innovations, and market directions in premium menswear
• Develop mood boards, colour palettes, and season theme presentations
• Design individual bespoke/made-to-measure garments per client requirements
• Source and select fabrics, trims, and embellishments; liaise with suppliers and mills
• Evaluate fabric swatches for quality, drape, and suitability
• Prepare detailed tech packs construction specs, measurement charts, finishing instructions
• Work with the master tailor and sampling team on prototypes and fit sessions
• Conduct in-line quality checks during bulk production and flag deviations from approved samples
• Maintain design records and an approved sample archive
• Support lookbook shoots, Instagram content, and campaign direction with the marketing team

Desired Candidate Profile:

• Degree/Diploma in Fashion Design (NIFT, Pearl Academy, or equivalent)
• 0 to 3 years' experience in menswear design, preferably premium or bespoke clothing
• Strong sketching skills; proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and CorelDRAW
• Hands-on experience with fabric sourcing, garment construction, and tech pack preparation
• Knowledge of Indian ethnic and western fusion menswear is a plus
• Excellent eye for detail, colour, proportion, and fit
• Comfortable managing multiple styles in a fast-paced studio environment
• Willing to travel occasionally for fabric sourcing, trade fairs, and vendor visits