Job Title:
Design Head, Apparel & Accessories
Company: Youth Organization in Defence of Animals (YODA)
Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra
Created: 2026-05-12
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
About UsCommon Thread by YODA is building something rare. A premium lifestyle brand for people who believe compassion should look as good as it feels.From oversized tees, hoodies, track pants and socks… to collars for pets… we are creating products that are minimal, emotionally resonant, beautifully made, and quietly iconic.Every product exists for a purpose: to build a world where style, comfort, and kindness live in the same thread.Backed by the mission of YODA, all profits support animal welfare.We are now looking for our Founding Design Lead—someone who doesn’t just design products… but helps build a category-defining brand.Role DescriptionThe RoleYou will own the visual and product design language of Common Thread from day one.You will shape how our brand feels, looks, fits, moves, and lives across apparel, accessories, and pet products. This is a builder role.A rare opportunity to create an Indian brand with global design ambition.Who You Are5+ years in apparel, accessories, soft goods, or lifestyle product designGraphic designerStrong portfolio of products that feel premium, thoughtful, and commercially viableExperience with D2C, luxury, sportswear, lifestyle, or design-led consumer brandsDeep understanding of materials, fit, trims, construction, and manufacturingStrong taste. Strong opinions. Zero ego.Comfortable building from ambiguityObsessed with detailLoves animals—or deeply aligns with the mission