Product Developer & Merchandiser

About the job:Key Responsibilities:

A. New Product Development:

1. Work with the founders to convert new product ideas into executable products.

2. Coordinate development of new silhouettes, fabrics, colours, prints, trims and finishes.

3. Work with pattern masters, sampling units, fabric suppliers, printers and garment manufacturers.

4. Coordinate prototypes and samples and manage multiple rounds of corrections.

5. Source new fabrics, trims, accessories, printing techniques and manufacturing capabilities.

6. Visit markets, mills, printers, dyeing units, factories, and suppliers to discover new possibilities.

7. Maintain product specifications, sample comments, and development records.

8. Help develop a strong network of vendors and specialist suppliers for Museum of Calm.

B. Production Execution:

1. Convert approved samples into production orders.

2. Coordinate fabric, trims, printing, cutting, stitching, finishing and packing timelines.

3. Follow up continuously with vendors to ensure production stays on schedule.

4. Track quantities, sizes, colours, and production status.

5. Identify production delays or issues early and help resolve them.

6. Coordinate pre-production samples and production approvals.

7. Maintain production trackers and regularly update the team on progress.

C. Quality Control:

1. Check fabrics, measurements, stitching, printing, finishing, and overall garment quality.

2. Compare production against approved samples and specifications.

3. Conduct or coordinate inline and final quality checks.

4. Flag quality problems before goods are dispatched.

5. Work with vendors to identify and correct recurring production issues.

D. Sourcing & Vendor Development: A major part of this role will be continuously expanding our sourcing capabilities.

You should be comfortable:

1. Exploring fabric and garment markets.

2. Finding new factories, printers, fabric suppliers, and specialist vendors.

3. Building relationships with vendors.

4. Collecting samples and quotations.Who can apply:Only those candidates can apply who:have minimum 1 years of experienceSalary:₹ 3,00,000 /yearExperience:1 year(s)Deadline:[hidden]:59:59Skills required:Product Development, Merchandising and Garment ConstructionOther Requirements:1. Have 1–2 years of experience in apparel merchandising, garment production, sourcing, or product development.2. Have studied fashion, textiles, apparel production, merchandising, or a related field.3. Understand the basic garment manufacturing process from fabric to finished garment.4. Have some existing knowledge or contacts within the apparel/fabric/manufacturing ecosystem.5. Have working knowledge of Excel/Google Sheets.About Company:We are a B2C clothing brand company and currently have a Brand, Museum of Calm. We manufacture knitted garments in the comfort wear category with the idea of promoting universal human emotions.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

A. New Product Development:

1. Work with the founders to convert new product ideas into executable products.

2. Coordinate development of new silhouettes, fabrics, colours, prints, trims and finishes.

3. Work with pattern masters, sampling units, fabric suppliers, printers and garment manufacturers.

4. Coordinate prototypes and samples and manage multiple rounds of corrections.

5. Source new fabrics, trims, accessories, printing techniques and manufacturing capabilities.

6. Visit markets, mills, printers, dyeing units, factories, and suppliers to discover new possibilities.

7. Maintain product specifications, sample comments, and development records.

8. Help develop a strong network of vendors and specialist suppliers for Museum of Calm.

B. Production Execution:

1. Convert approved samples into production orders.

2. Coordinate fabric, trims, printing, cutting, stitching, finishing and packing timelines.

3. Follow up continuously with vendors to ensure production stays on schedule.

4. Track quantities, sizes, colours, and production status.

5. Identify production delays or issues early and help resolve them.

6. Coordinate pre-production samples and production approvals.

7. Maintain production trackers and regularly update the team on progress.

C. Quality Control:

1. Check fabrics, measurements, stitching, printing, finishing, and overall garment quality.

2. Compare production against approved samples and specifications.

3. Conduct or coordinate inline and final quality checks.

4. Flag quality problems before goods are dispatched.

5. Work with vendors to identify and correct recurring production issues.

D. Sourcing & Vendor Development: A major part of this role will be continuously expanding our sourcing capabilities.

You should be comfortable:

1. Exploring fabric and garment markets.

2. Finding new factories, printers, fabric suppliers, and specialist vendors.

3. Building relationships with vendors.

4. Collecting samples and quotations.