Senior Accessory Designer

Job Title: Senior Designer – Product & Merchandising Location: Ahmedabad (On-site) Experience: 4 years Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Design About Ecoright Ecoright is an award-winning sustainable house of brands, founded by IIM Calcutta alumni, on a mission to make sustainability exciting, accessible, and impactful. We create planet-friendly products that are fun, functional, and fashion-forward—each rooted in strong design and ethical manufacturing. As a multi-brand company, Ecoright offers the opportunity to work across diverse sustainable brands, all united by a shared commitment to people and the planet. Role Overview We’re seeking a Senior Designer who will lead the end-to-end product creation journey —from concept to commercialization. You will be responsible for building complete seasonal collections that include defining shapes, materials, accessories (hardware & trims), prints, color palettes, and finishes . This is a hands-on role that combines deep creative thinking with a strong understanding of product development and merchandising. You will also be responsible for guiding a team of designers , collaborating with production and sourcing, and ensuring commercial and aesthetic alignment with the brand. Key Responsibilities 1. Concept & Collection Development Own and drive seasonal collection planning across categories (bags, accessories, lifestyle products) Research trends in fashion, sustainability, and consumer behavior to create design moodboards and themes Define product shapes, silhouettes, materials, hardware, zippers, trims, and finishings Select sustainable materials and build material boards per collection Build cohesive print stories across categories (all-over prints, placement graphics, patchworks, etc.) Finalize color palettes aligned with brand tone and global trend forecasts 2. Design Execution Create detailed tech packs with construction details, specifications, and size dimensions Work on sampling and prototyping closely with the production and sourcing teams Ensure technical feasibility of designs and consistency in quality, cost, and manufacturability Maintain a balance of aesthetic, functionality, and sustainability in all designs Review and iterate on samples with vendors and the internal QC team 3. Team Leadership Lead, mentor, and review work from junior designers and freelancers Allocate design tasks, provide technical feedback, and oversee deadlines and output quality Collaborate with cross-functional teams: production, marketing, sourcing, and e-commerce 4. Merchandising & Buying Plan product assortments and line sheets tailored for online, offline, and marketplace channels Source third-party products or accessories that align with Ecoright’s brand language Evaluate products based on pricing, target audience, and category fit Ensure product ranges are balanced across price points, functions, and aesthetics What We’re Looking For 4 years of experience in product/accessory/fashion design with end-to-end development exposure Bachelor’s degree in Design from a recognized institution (bags/accessory specialization is a plus) Strong understanding of construction, materials, trims, printing techniques, and finishing Prior experience working with natural and sustainable materials (canvas, jute, recycled polyester, etc.) Technical proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, CorelDraw , and spec sheet creation Great color and trend sense, with the ability to visualize and build entire collections Experience in vendor management, sourcing, and merchandising preferred Excellent communication, time management, and leadership skills Why Join Us? Join a fast-growing sustainable lifestyle brand with global reach Be a part of a purpose-led, creatively driven team Work on diverse, innovative product lines with full ownership Competitive compensation and career growth opportunities A little bit about us - Winner - Most Sustainability Focused Startup https://yourstory.com/2022/05/genius-energy-wins-amazon-ambhav-entrepreneurship-challenge-2022/amp Runners up - Amazon Global Accelerator https://yourstory.com/2022/09/amazon-propel-startup-accelerator-winners-solethreads-ecoright/amp Logical Indian https://thelogicalindian.com/responsiblebusiness/meet-these-ecopreneurs-who-are-helping-environment-34872 YourStory https://yourstory.com/socialstory/2019/06/startup-ahmedabad-ecoright-plastic-alternatives-bag-disney EconomicTimes https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/small-biz/entrepreneurship/meet-the-eco-entrepreneurs-trying-to-make-the-earth-a-cleaner-place/all-eyes-on-the-environment/slideshow/80267016.cms Social Samosa Superwomen Class of 2024 https://www.linkedin.com/posts/socialsamosa-com_social-samosa-superwomen-class-of-2024-activity-7184082450472484865-Mcft/ Featured in Elle https://elle.in/10-home-grown-tote-bag-labels-to-invest-in/ Featured in Grazia https://www.grazia.co.in/fashion/all-the-new-accessory-launches-were-eyeing-10023.html Winner - Most Sustainability Focused Startup https://yourstory.com/2022/05/genius-energy-wins-amazon-ambhav-entrepreneurship-challenge-2022/amp

Location: ahmedabad, IN

Posted Date: 6/30/2025