Senior Fashion Designer - Contemporary Indian Wear

At Surma , we believe in making everyday beautiful through minimal and thoughtful design, pure fabrics, and clothing that moves with the Indian woman. We’re looking for a Senior Fashion Designer who brings both creative vision and structured thinking to the table. Someone who can shape collections that are fresh but familiar, and speak effortlessly to today’s woman.

What You’ll Do:
• Lead the design journey from concept to rack across contemporary collections.
• Research and forecast trends - silhouettes, fabrics, colors that are relevant and wearable everyday
• Bring structure to creativity , driving seasonal calendars that integrate design thinking with business timelines.
• Create detailed tech packs to translate design intent clearly for sampling and production teams.
• Mentor a small team of designers and interns in the future.
• Work cross-functionally with sourcing, merchandising, and marketing to ensure aesthetic and commercial alignment.
• Shape the brand voice through inputs in campaign storytelling, shoot styling, and lookbooks.

You’re a Great Fit If You:
• Have 6+ years of experience in designing Indian contemporary wear for an urban audience
• Understand the Indian woman and her needs and design for that
• Understand both craft and commerce - you think like a designer and a brand-builder
• Love textile and surface exploration but prioritize wearability and fit
• Can translate moodboards into market-ready garments with a strong point of view
• Stay updated on trends, fabric innovations, and consumer shifts

Nice-to-Have:
• Experience working with fabrics like cotton, linen, or silk
• Exposure to e-commerce styling, content, or campaign ideation
• Familiarity with design software (Illustrator, Photoshop, or CLO 3D) and Excel
• Led or mentored a design team before (not mandatory)

About Surma

Surma is a contemporary womenswear brand that wants to make everyday beautiful through its minimal designs. We believe that good design can make the mundane interesting and hence evoke joy.

We design for the modern Indian woman who finds joy in the little things - the perfect cup of chai, a day without meetings, that song she loves, a creased white shirt, and perfectly imperfect hair.

To Apply:

Send your resume and portfolio to Tell us a little bit about yourself, and what excites you about designing for today’s Indian woman.