Product Development Merchandiser - Women's wear

Position Overview

As a Product development - Merchandiser, you're expected to lead the product development life-cycle from concept to bulk production in a cross-functional team, for delivering best-in-class products to our clients in a time-efficient manner. You need to be an expert in the development of Women's wear products.

Roles And Responsibilities

Plan and communicate development calendars and project plans for all innovation projects

Research new technologies, materials and garment construction innovations from market & supply chain, including pattern/fit, embellishment & trims, working with cross-functional teams to implement into product creation

Apply predictive costing to ensure target price aligns with product designs, and review & validate costing information through entire creation process

Cross collaboration with the Design, Sourcing and Garment Tech Operations – Development, Materials, Costing, Pattern Making

Evaluate prototypes for compliance with Article Description (AD), fit approval/size specification, approval of colour, accessories and materials from relevant cross-functional teams

Evaluate and ensure that the Fit and the size sets for accuracy of measurements and merchantability of complete size range including logo placement and fit are conducted by the GT team

Help ensure target price and product designs are aligned through predictive costing

Ensure and Process fit comments following established formats our office(s) and Buyers in a timely manner to meet calendar deadlines

Ensure that all materials and accessories prototypes are tested and adhere to prescribed quality, safety and the standards

Review and sign off sealing sample with complete AD including all related documents prior to buy ready dates

Collaborate with internal teams and suppliers to provide effective transition from project brief through to development 'buy-ready' commercialization

Qualifications & Skills

3-5 years of industry experience in Product Development specifically in women's wear.

A degree in a related discipline or equivalent professional experience; focused training in Technical Design, Product Management, and Product Development, preferably from NIFT or equivalent

Previous working experience in apparel manufacturing, preferably in Women's wear.

Proficient & Skilled with the technical knowledge of pattern making in both (manual & CAD) with sampling and production support.

Strong understanding of cross-functional team accountabilities and requirements; including close working relationships with design, raw material, quality assurance, garment technology and merchandising teams

Extensive and excellent knowledge in the production process, fit, fabrics, garment construction, manufacturing and costing

Experience working with vendors in China, India and Southeast Asia would be an added advantage

Benefits

A competitive salary - We want our early employees to think like entrepreneurs & grow fast. If you do well, your wealth creation is on us.

Comprehensive health benefits for you and your family.

Relocation support and reimbursements, if you are changing cities.

Healthy meal plans and a stocked pantry at the office.

Direct mentorship and guidance from seasoned industry leaders

Skills: product development,design,prototyping,merchandising,coordinates all aspects of projects,women's wear,outerwear,manufacturing

Full time