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Product Development Manager - Handloom & Apparel

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Founded in 2009 in Dubai, Shrekahnth is a sustainable luxury fashion brand focused on ethical collaboration with indigenous artisans to preserve traditional crafts. By combining natural dyeing and handwoven textile techniques with modern technology, Shrekahnth creates high-quality, sustainable fashion collections. The brand uses eco-friendly materials such as certified cotton, linen, and silk, along with plant-based dyes sourced from indigenous communities in India and West Africa. Shrekahnth’s commitment to sustainability extends to supporting local communities and promoting responsible "Slow Fashion" on a global scale.


Location: Atelier Vendome Paris, Madhavaram Handloom Cluster, Madhavaram Village, Near Vontimitta, Kadapa (On-ground role)


Type: Full-time ( On Site and Travel Required around India for weaving and Dye Clusters )


Language Requirement: Telugu preferred for communication with weavers


Atelier Vendome Paris is building a design-led atelier inside the Madhavaram handloom cluster to create handloom-based scarves, western clothing, textiles, accessories, and technical prototypes for the brand Shrekahnth.


We are hiring a Product Development Manager who can handle both design + execution end-to-end.


ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES


1. Raw Material Procurement & Allocation:


  • Identify right yarns required and coordinate with yarn suppliers, dye houses, zari units, trim vendors.
  • Manage inventory, tracking, and logistics.
  • Ensure quality checks for all raw materials.


2. Production Planning & Technical Development:


  • Collaborate with a patternmaker to create the necessary patterns and drapes for the design collection.
  • Visit Master weavers, Designers and weavers from different clusters for development advice as per designs and patterns from them.
  • Plan sampling, pilot runs, loom schedules, and production timelines.
  • Convert design ideas into technical sheets, Punch cards, CAD artworks, weave plans, and loom instructions with the help of master weavers, Designers locally and advisory from other clusters.
  • Co-ordinate with weavers to adjust loom settings (reed, count, EPI/PPI, dobby/jacquard, Jamdani) as required.
  • Select appropriate weavers for each design to develop samples.
  • Maintain a strong feedback between design and loom execution.


3. Design Development (Textile & Apparel):


  • Create motifs, textures,repeats, weave layouts using Illustrator and Photoshop.
  • Assist in designing Ready to wear, Demi Couture and Couture womens wear collections.
  • Develop handloom-compatible textiles for scarves and western apparel patterns.
  • Build color stories, silhouettes, patterns, mockups, and tech packs.
  • Work on textile and garment prototypes for collection building samples and pilots.


4. Pilot Management & Sampling:


  • Execute samples, prototypes, fabric trials, and fit corrections.
  • Ensure woven output matches CAD intent.
  • Document each sample thoroughly for R&D and production files.


5. Daily Cluster Operations:


  • Oversee day-to-day work inside the Madhavaram atelier.
  • Interact with weavers in the village for design developments.
  • Handle miscellaneous tasks required to keep the project running smoothly.


REQUIRED SKILLS:


  • NID/NIFT graduate preferred (Textile Design or Fashion Design).
  • OR IIHT graduate with strong digital design skills.
  • Strong command of Illustrator, Photoshop, CADs, technical drawings.


Understanding of:


  • reeds, counts, EPI/PPI.
  • pit/frame looms, dobby, jacquard, Jamdani.
  • pure/half-fine/tested zari.
  • Ability to manage weavers, suppliers, timelines, samples, and technical development.
  • Strong communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
  • Telugu-speaking preferred for cluster coordination.


IDEAL CANDIDATE:


A hybrid professional who understands design + ground execution , capable of managing the entire product cycle — from concept to loom to sample.


TO APPLY


Email: info@shrekahnth.com

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