Fabric & Material Developer

Job Description

Location: Gurugram (Onsite) Type: Full-Time Experience: 2 Years About KSHM KSHM is a Gurugram-based consumer lifestyle brand redefining fashion by merging movement, innovation, and style. Our mission is to empower individuals to lead active, confident lives through purposefully designed apparel. In just 4 years, we've served over 5 lakh customers and built a community of 38K+ followers on Instagram. ?We?re not just making clothes?we?re creating a cultural shift. Our products combine comfort, craftsmanship, and creativity, setting new benchmarks in modern fashion. About the Role: We are seeking a talented and detail-oriented Textile Designer with strong fabric knowledge. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience working with various fabric types, understanding their compositions, and ensuring material quality standards. You will play a key role in supporting our design and production teams to ensure every fabric meets KSHM?s creative and quality expectations. Key Responsibilities: Develop and visualize textile concepts aligned with KSHM?s brand aesthetics. Analyze and select fabrics based on texture, composition, and performance. Conduct fabric quality checks ? including wrinkle resistance, shrinkage, and durability. Identify and resolve fabric defects such as removing wrinkle , uneven dyeing, or texture inconsistencies. Collaborate with design and production teams to ensure fabric suitability for each collection. Maintain detailed records of fabric types, suppliers, compositions, and usage. Work closely with vendors and mills to source, test, and approve new materials. Ensure adherence to quality, sustainability, and brand standards during material selection. Provide creative input on patterns, prints, and textures that enhance product appeal. Key Skills & Competencies: Strong understanding of fabric composition, texture, and material behavior. Ability to identify and correct physical fabric issues (wrinkles, shrinkage, etc.). Knowledge of fabric testing methods and textile finishing techniques. Excellent coordination skills between design, sourcing, and production teams. Attention to detail with a proactive and solution-driven mindset. Creative approach to fabric development aligned with fashion trends. Familiarity with textile design tools or CAD software is a plus. Qualifications: Bachelor?s degree in Textile Design, Fashion Technology, or a related field. 2 years of experience in textile design, fabric sourcing, or quality control within apparel or lifestyle brands. Strong understanding of woven, knitted, and blended fabric structures. Practical knowledge of textile manufacturing and finishing processes. Candidates from reputed fashion institutes such as NIFT, Pearl Academy, or equivalent will be preferred. Why Join Us: Be part of a growing brand redefining active and modern fashion. Work closely with innovative designers and material experts. Gain hands-on exposure to modern textile practices and design processes. Opportunity to build and grow within a dynamic, creative environment. Ready to weave your creativity into KSHM?s story? Apply now: [email protected]