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1640178

Head - Design - Fashion & Lifestyle

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Job Title: Head of Design Fashion & Lifestyle (Lifestyle Accessories)

Location: Mumbai

Industry: Fashion, Lifestyle, Accessories

Role Overview:

The Head of Design will be responsible for driving the creative vision, product innovation, and design direction across the lifestyle accessories category, including handbags, wallets, travel gear, and other fashion-led products. The role blends creativity with commercial understanding to build a differentiated and trend-forward product portfolio that strengthens brand identity and consumer appeal.

Key Responsibilities:


- Lead the design strategy and seasonal concept development across all lifestyle accessory lines.

- Identify and translate global fashion trends into commercially viable product designs.

- Collaborate closely with merchandising, sourcing, and marketing teams to align design with business goals.

- Build and manage a multidisciplinary design team, fostering creativity, collaboration, and design excellence.

- Oversee the design development lifecycle including sketching, material selection, prototyping, and final execution.

- Drive innovation in form, function, materials, and sustainability while maintaining cost efficiency.

- Maintain a consistent design language aligned with the brand ethos and consumer expectations.

- Establish strong vendor relationships for product development, sampling, and quality assurance.

- Present design concepts and seasonal collections to leadership for final approvals.

Desired Candidate Profile:


- Graduate or postgraduate degree in Fashion Design, Product Design, or Accessories Design from a reputed institute (NID, NIFT, or equivalent).

- 15 - 20 years of experience in design roles within fashion, lifestyle, or accessories categories.

- Proven portfolio demonstrating innovative and market-relevant products.

- Strong knowledge of materials, craftsmanship, and production techniques used in accessories.

- Ability to balance creativity with commercial viability.

- Excellent team leadership, communication, and presentation skills.

Preferred Industry Background:


- Candidates from leading fashion, lifestyle, and accessory brands


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