Role: Fashion Designer cum Merchandiser

Department: Design & Development

Location: Chennai

Experience: 6–8 Years of relevant experience

Industry: Apparel / Fashion / Men's Wear

Job Summary

We are looking for a creative and detail-oriented Fashion Designer cum Merchandiser to

lead apparel design and product development while managing merchandising activities from

concept to production. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in men's wear,

trend forecasting, garment construction, supplier coordination, and product execution. This

role requires close collaboration with Design, Sourcing, Merchandising, and Production

teams to ensure timely delivery of commercially successful collections.

Key Responsibilities

Fashion Design & Product Development

Design and develop seasonal collections aligned with the brand's identity, market

trends, and business objectives.

Conduct market research, trend forecasting, competitor analysis, and consumer

insights to develop creative product concepts.

Create mood boards, color palettes, silhouettes,



and seasonal product stories.
Develop detailed technical sketches, specifications, and tech packs for production.
Coordinate sample development and oversee fittings, ensuring necessary design and

fit corrections are implemented.

Ensure all products meet quality, aesthetic, and commercial standards.

Merchandising & Product Coordination

Manage product development timelines from concept through sample approval.
Coordinate with fabric, trim, accessory, and garment suppliers for timely

development.

Monitor merchandising activities including costing support, sample tracking, and

approvals.

Work closely with sourcing and production teams to ensure product feasibility and

timely execution.

Follow up on development milestones and resolve issues related to product

execution.

Cross-functional Collaboration

Coordinate with Design, Sourcing, Merchandising, Quality, and Production teams for

seamless execution.

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