Job Title: Designer Head Department: Design & Product Development Reports To: Managing Director Location: PS Srijan Corporate Park, Premises No Block GP, Plot – 2, Sector-V, Saltlake, Kolkata - (Corporate Office) Position Overview: The Designer Head will lead the design and product development department, overseeing the creation of innovative, trend-driven, and commercially viable garment collections. The role requires solid leadership, creative vision, and coordination with merchandising, production, and marketing teams to ensure timely development of collections that align with the company’s brand identity and market trends. Key Responsibilities: 1. Design & Development Lead the end-to-end design process — from concept, research, and mood boards to final samples. Conduct trend forecasting, fabric sourcing, and color palette development for each season. Ensure collections align with brand aesthetics, customer demand, and cost parameters. Approve final samples and designs before production. 2. Team Leadership Supervise, mentor, and guide the design team, CAD designers, and sampling unit. Assign design projects, review outputs, and ensure timely completion. Foster a creative yet process-driven work culture. 3. Market & Trend Analysis Monitor fashion trends, competitor collections, and consumer preferences. Attend fashion fairs, trade shows, and exhibitions for inspiration and networking. 4. Coordination & Communication Collaborate with the merchandising team for buyer requirements, fabric approvals, and sampling timelines. Work closely with the production team to ensure design feasibility and quality standards. Coordinate with marketing for look books, catalogues, and promotional campaigns. 5. Quality & Cost Control Ensure designs are commercially viable, maintaining a balance between creativity and cost efficiency. Oversee fit sessions and quality checks on proto, pre-production, and bulk sam