1. Creative & Conceptual Design Thinking
- Ability to conceptualize original couture and prêt collections that reflect the Varun Bahl aesthetic — timeless elegance with modern edge.
- Strong storytelling ability through mood boards, color palettes, silhouettes, and embroidery narratives.
- Capability to translate inspiration into cohesive, saleable, and seasonally relevant
2. Technical Mastery in Pattern, Construction & Embroidery
- Deep understanding of garment construction, finishing, draping, and pattern development — especially for Indian couture and occasion wear.
- Expertise in embroidery design and surface development — from motif sketching to placement layouts and sampling supervision.
- Skilled at resolving technical execution challenges during sampling and
3. Collection Planning & Execution Ownership
- Ability to plan, calendarize, and manage full collection cycles — from concept to runway/sample delivery.
- Coordination with sampling, production, and merchandising teams to ensure timely, accurate execution.
- Experience working on range planning and SKU segmentation (couture, bridal, prêt, and diffusion lines).
4. Team Collaboration & Mentorship
- Capability to guide junior designers, pattern masters, and embroidery teams — ensuring creative alignment and efficiency.
- Strong communication and presentation skills to articulate design direction to management and other departments.
- Maturity to work under pressure, manage creative conflicts, and maintain team
5. Market Awareness & Commercial Sensibility
- Understanding of couture customer psychology, celebrity dressing, and influencer- driven marketing.
