Current Openings # FDCI

• Client Styling & Consultation: Provide expert style and bridal consultation to walk-in and appointment-based clients. Understand personal tastes, occasions, and preferences to recommend the most suitable pieces.
• Sales Ownership: Drive conversions and ensure exceptional client experience from first walk-in to final delivery. Upsell and cross-sell effectively.
• Measurement & Fitting Coordination: Take accurate body measurements and coordinate with the production/fitting teams to ensure perfect custom fits.
• Product Knowledge: Maintain a deep understanding of the brand’s aesthetic, collections, embroideries, silhouettes, and fabrics to communicate the brand story powerfully.
• Client Relationship Management: Build strong, long-term relationships with clients including brides, families, and stylists. Handle post-sale communication and feedback.
• Store Presentation: Ensure visual merchandising, display, and product placement are aligned with luxury standards.

• Experienced in bridal and luxury fashion (3–5 years in premium brands).
• Comfortable taking measurements and managing fittings.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Self-driven and sales-oriented with a flair for personal styling.

1. Merchandising & Planning
Ensure optimal stock availability across all Varun Bahl Couture stores and MBO partners.
Plan and execute seasonal product assortments and replenishment strategies based on sales data and market trends.
Coordinate with the design and production teams to align inventory flow with merchandising calendars.
Conduct weekly, monthly, and quarterly sell-through and stock turn analysis.
Identify top-performing styles, categories, and price points; share insights with sales and design teams.

2. Business Development & MBO Management
Manage and grow relationships with existing MBOs and identify new potential partners (domestic & international).
Coordinate onboarding, assortment curation, stock allocation, and periodic reviews with all MBOs.
Act as the key liaison between Varun Bahl Couture and external retail partners to ensure brand standards are met.
Monitor MBO performance and take timely action for slow-moving stock or collection rotation.

3. Commercial & Operational Excellence
Track retail KPIs (e.g., sell-through, GMROI, contribution margins).
Collaborate with finance and operations teams for sales forecasting and budgeting.
Work with visual merchandisers and marketing to support seasonal launches and campaigns at store level.

Must-Have:

• 4–8 years of experience in fashion/luxury retail merchandising, preferably in womenswear or couture.
• Strong understanding of stock planning, allocation, and MBO account management.
• Analytical mindset with proficiency in Excel, MIS reporting, and sales data interpretation.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills for business development and relationship management.
• Highly organized, solution-oriented, and commercially astute.

Preferred:

• Background in fashion merchandising, retail planning, or buying.
• Experience working with both domestic and international retail partners.
• Familiarity with fashion retail software (POS systems, ERP tools, etc.).

• Strategize, manage, and execute daily content across all social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Pinterest, etc.).
• Maintain a consistent brand voice and narrative through engaging content and digital storytelling.
• Liaise closely with the PR agency to ensure timely execution of all brand promotion activities.
• Actively push and follow up with the PR agency for deliverables, placements, and visibility across print, digital, and influencer channels.
• Track media coverage, influencer activities, and social performance; compile monthly reports.
• Identify and propose new digital collaborations, influencer tie-ups, and high-visibility brand moments.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align marketing and communication efforts across platforms.

(Males Only)

• Should hold fashion design degree from any college preferably NIFT or PEARL.
• Should be proficient with computer skills (MS word, excel)
• Must be fluent in English
• Should have good knowledge about fabrics and textiles especially hand-woven textiles.
• Should have excellent communication skills.
• Can find vendors for embroidery, stitching and weavers in different states according to collection requirements.
• Should be able to handle pressure and have good leadership skills.
• Should be able to handle workers and vendors.
• Should have excellent negotiation skills.
• Should be punctual and reliable.
• Should be well groomed.
• Holds passport and can travel for exhibitions within the country and even abroad.
• Flexible with shifts
• Confident and able to meet deadlines.
• Preferably based in Noida

• Brainstorm with the team for new ideas and strategies for effective content
• Conducting in-depth research on industry-related topics to develop original and innovative content
• Develop copy on a wide variety of topics for multiple platforms (such as the website, blogs, product descriptions and social media)
• Create eye-catching and innovative headlines and captions
• Assisting the marketing team in developing content for advertising campaigns
• Editing and polishing existing content to improve readability
• Creating compelling headlines, captions and body copy that will capture the attention of the target audience
• Identifying customers’ needs and recommending new content to address gaps in the company's current content

• Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion background is a must.
• 1+ year of experience in the relevant field.
• Portfolio of published work
• Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
• Self-motivated and self-directed
• Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Indesign, Canva, and Video editing software.

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Fashion Design from a reputed institution.
• Minimum 10 years of hands-on design experience, specifically in western wear and eveningwear.
• Proven expertise in draping, cut-and-sew, fabric fall analysis, and finishing.
• A strong and relevant portfolio of gowns, cocktail dresses, and modern silhouettes.
• Excellent command over garment construction, fit, and technical specifications.
• Comfortable working closely with in-house tailors, masters, and sample makers.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to multitask within deadlines

• Lead the end-to-end design process for western wear, with emphasis on evening gowns, draped silhouettes, and structured occasionwear.
• Develop seasonal collections and capsule ranges in alignment with the brand’s identity and commercial strategy.
• Execute draping techniques on mannequins to visualize form, fit, and fabric flow, with a strong emphasis on innovation and elegance.
• Conduct research for trends, fabrics, color palettes, and trims suited to our target market.
• Collaborate with the in-house sampling team for pattern development, prototyping, and fitting.
• Attend and lead fittings, provide technical feedback, and ensure the design intent is preserved through development stages.
• Work closely with production and merchandising to ensure timelines and cost targets are met.
• Provide creative inputs for styling, campaign shoots, and lookbooks.
• Maintain organized design records, tech packs, and fabric boards for archival and reference.

• Prior experience in an in-house brand (as opposed to freelance/export houses).
• Strong appreciation for craftsmanship, surface work, and luxe finishes.
• Experience working on custom/bespoke orders and adapting designs based on client feedback.
• Interest in the end-to-end journey of the product, from moodboard to retail floor.

• A degree in Fashion Design from a recognized institute.
• 6–7 years of experience in a designer or junior designer role, specifically in western wear.
• Strong skills in draping, garment construction, and fashion sketching (digital and manual).
• Ability to develop original and wearable designs with attention to detail.
• Comfortable collaborating with in-house teams including pattern makers, tailors, and stylists.
• A well-rounded portfolio with examples of eveningwear and contemporary western silhouettes.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Organized, self-driven, and open to learning from feedback.

We are looking for a motivated and skilled Junior Fashion Designer with 6–7 years of hands-on experience in designing Women’s western wear, especially evening gowns, cocktail dresses, and occasionwear, to join our in-house design team. The ideal candidate should have strong conceptual abilities, a keen eye for detailing, and a sound understanding of draping and garment construction.

In this role, you will assist the senior design team in the creation of collections, take ownership of assigned categories, and work collaboratively across departments to bring designs from idea to finished product.

• Assist in designing and developing seasonal and capsule collections for western wear, with a focus on evening gowns and statement pieces.
• Translate design briefs and moodboards into sketches, drapes, and tech packs.
• Support in the draping and toile-making process to develop new shapes and silhouettes.
• Collaborate with the sampling unit for fit trials and refine garments based on feedback from fittings.
• Research fabrics, trims, color palettes, and embellishment trends aligned with the brand aesthetic.
• Ensure design files, swatch cards, and references are updated and well-organized.
• Prepare spec sheets and coordinate with pattern makers and tailors for sample execution.
• Participate in team discussions on fabric sourcing, styling for shoots, and collection planning.
• Coordinate with the merchandising and production teams on sampling timelines and technical accuracy.
• Ensure all deliverables align with brand quality standards and market positioning.

• Experience working with boutique or mid-sized in-house fashion brands.
• Exposure to custom or semi-bespoke production processes.
• Interest in global fashion trends and material experimentation.
• Strong understanding of fabric fall, flow, and draping behavior on body forms.

30-04-2025