Fashion Designer cum Merchandiser

Job Purpose

To handle end-to-end design and merchandising activities for export orders—right from trend research and buyer sampling to order execution, vendor coordination, and timely shipment—ensuring quality, cost, and delivery commitments are met.

Key Responsibilities

1. Design & Product Development

• Research global fashion trends, fabrics, colors, and silhouettes relevant to export markets
• Create design concepts, mood boards, and seasonal collections as per buyer requirements
• Develop sketches, tech packs, and spec sheets
• Coordinate with sampling team for proto, fit, and approval samples
• Select fabrics, trims, embellishments, and accessories in line with buyer cost targets

2. Buyer Coordination

• Communicate with international buyers on design, pricing, and order requirements
• Understand buyer briefs and convert them into workable designs and production plans
• Handle buyer comments, revisions, and approvals at all stages
• Present collections and samples to buyers (physical or virtual)

3. Merchandising & Order Management

• Prepare cost sheets and ensure target pricing is achieved
• Coordinate with production, sourcing, and quality teams for order execution
• Track order status from order confirmation to shipment
• Ensure timely submission of samples, lab dips, trims, and approvals
• Maintain production timelines and follow up to avoid delays

4. Vendor & Factory Coordination

• Liaise with fabric and trim suppliers for sourcing and timelines
• Follow up with factories on production schedules and capacity planning
• Resolve production or quality issues proactively

5. Quality & Compliance

• Ensure products meet buyer quality standards and specifications
• Coordinate with QC team for inline and final inspections
• Ensure compliance with buyer and export regulations

6. Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain records of designs, samples, approvals, and order files
• Assist in preparation of export documentation if required
• Update management on order progress and critical issues

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of garment construction, fabrics, and trims
• Understanding of export merchandising processes
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, CorelDraw (preferred)
• Good communication skills (written & verbal)
• Strong follow-up and coordination skills
• Ability to handle multiple buyers and styles simultaneously
• Commercial understanding of costing and margins

Qualifications

• Degree / Diploma in Fashion Design, Apparel Merchandising
• 0-2 years in a garments export house (woven)

Preferred Experience

• Experience handling international buyers (US / UK / EU / Middle East)
• Knowledge of sampling, bulk production, and shipment cycles
• Experience in [woven / women’s wear / kids wear]

Working Conditions

• Fast-paced export environment
• May require extended working hours during peak seasons or buyer deadlines

Job Types: Full-time, Fresher

Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹20,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person