Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate the product development process from initial concept to final sample approval.
- Understand customer requirements, tech packs, specifications, sketches, and construction details.
- Develop and follow the product development calendar and ensure adherence to critical timelines.
- Coordinate with Design, Pattern Making, Sampling, Fabric, Trims, Quality, and Production teams.
- Develop samples such as Proto, PP, Photo Shoot, Size Set, Fit and Pilot samples as per customer requirements.
- Follow up on fabric, trims, accessories, labels, and other components required for sample development.
- Ensure fabrics and trims are developed as per customer standards, specifications, and quality requirements.
- Coordinate with suppliers for fabric and trim development, testing, and approvals.
- Follow up on sample comments from customers/buyers and ensure timely incorporation of corrections.
- Maintain sample status and provide regular updates to the reporting manager and concerned teams.
- Assist in costing, consumption,



and maintaining cost sheets in line with customer targets.
- Ensure product development is carried out within agreed cost, quality, and delivery timelines.
- Coordinate with the technical team for garment construction, measurements, fit, and workmanship requirements.
- Maintain proper documentation of sample submissions, approvals, comments, and development records.
- Ensure compliance with customer requirements, quality standards, and company procedures.
- Identify development issues at an early stage and coordinate with relevant teams for timely resolution.
- Support the merchandising team during pre-production and bulk production handover.
- Keep track of seasonal developments and ensure all developments are completed within the critical path.

Qualifications & Experience

For Junior Merchandiser / Junior Executive:
- Bachelor's degree in Textile Technology, Fashion Technology, Apparel Merchandising, Fashion Design, or a relevan

📌 Merchandiser - Junior executive / Executive (Bengaluru)
🏢 Shahi
📍 Bengaluru