Lead Couture Stylist & Technical Bespoke Consultant

Company: Dhiya Couture Location: Jaipur, Rajasthan (On-site / Hybrid) Department: Client Experience, Technical Design & Styling Reports To: Creative Director / Store Manager About Dhiya CoutureDhiya Couture is a luxury couture house rooted in Rajputi heritage, refined craftsmanship, and timeless femininity. We create heirloom garments that embody royalty, depth, and quiet power. Our purpose is to preserve and revive the legacy of Rajputi attire by reimagining traditional garments as couture. Every creation honors centuries of craftsmanship, artistry, and cultural heritage, ensuring these traditions continue to be celebrated and passed on for generations. The RoleWe are seeking a high-caliber Lead Couture Stylist & Technical Bespoke Consultant. This specialized role is strictly designed for a qualified Fashion Designer who possesses deep technical knowledge in garment construction and has successfully transitioned into luxury bridal styling and client consulting. You will serve as the bridge between technical design execution and high-ticket sales. You will guide bespoke bridal and high-net-worth clients through proportion analysis, silhouette engineering, custom drapes, and luxury fabric selections, while actively driving client acquisition and securing high-value sales. Key Responsibilities1. Technical Garment Engineering & Bespoke CustomizationAnatomical & Aesthetic Analysis: Apply formal fashion design principles to evaluate client body proportions, skin undertones, and personal aesthetic, curating customized silhouettes, drapes, and necklines that flatter individual body types. Bespoke Modifications: Guide clients through structural customizations (e.g., sleeve variations, neckline alterations, embroidery placement, and custom colorways) while maintaining the structural and aesthetic integrity of Dhiya Couture. Technical Draping & Master Tailor Liaison: Direct and oversee technical draping during bridal trials and fittings. Work hand-in-hand with master tailors (master-ji) and artisan crafts-people (karigars) to manage garment weight distribution, internal boning/structure, and achieve flawless fit precision. 2. High-Ticket Bridal Sales & Luxury ClientelingEnd-to-End Consultations: Lead private, high-touch consultations for brides and royal families, creating compelling visual narratives around Rajputi heritage, traditional hand-craftsmanship, and complex hand-embroidery techniques (Zardozi, Gota Patti, Aari). Client Acquisition & Networking: Proactively attract and build relationships with UHNWIs, high-profile brides, and luxury bridal consultants through private outreach, trunk shows, and word-of-mouth networks. Sales Closing & Revenue Targets: Accountable for converting consultations into high-ticket couture sales and achieving defined seasonal revenue goals.Client Retention & Database Management: Maintain a detailed VIP client database tracking body measurements, design preferences, family wedding dates, and personal milestones to secure repeat business and referrals. 3. Visual Storytelling & Cross-Functional CollaborationDesign & Production Feedback: Translate client requirements and fitting adjustments into precise technical production notes for the core design team to ensure zero errors during final execution. Campaign & Lookbook Styling: Collaborate with the creative direction team to style seasonal campaign shoots, editorial lookbooks, and luxury store visual displays that align with the brand’s identity of "quiet power". Non-Negotiable Qualifications & RequirementsEducation: Mandatory Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design from a top-tier institute (NIFT, Pearl Academy, London College of Fashion, or equivalent). Experience: Minimum 3 to 5+ years of professional experience, starting with a foundation in Fashion Design/Pattern Making, followed by proven experience in Luxury Bridal Styling, Couture Clienteling, or High-End Custom Apparel. Technical Mastery: Demonstrated understanding of pattern engineering, garment construction, luxury Indian textiles, drape mechanics, and traditional hand embroidery (Zardozi, Gota Patti, Aari). (Portfolio proof of technical design/fitting work required). Sales Track Record: Documented success in closing high-ticket bridal sales and working directly with discerning HNW/UHNW clients. Communication & Presence: Exceptional command over English (and local languages), high emotional intelligence, active listening skills, and the poise required to manage demanding bridal parties and high-profile families. How to ApplyIf you are a Fashion Designer with technical draping mastery and a proven track record in luxury bridal sales, we invite you to apply.