- You will primarily oversee and manage all aspects of the companys design, merchandising, and product images for the category assigned. Manage team and cross-collaborate with various departments to successfully implement merchandising and design strategies for product development management of the respective catalog. You will work closely on creative value creation for design from a brand perspective.

Responsibilities:
Product Design:
- Inspire the design team to experiment + explore ideas materials
- Oversee the design team in developing innovative and engaging product designs that meet customer expectations and align with brand aesthetics.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing and manufacturing, to ensure seamless product development and launch processes.
- Creative Lead: creative architect for brand values, product design, curation, research, and development.
- Communicate the story/Idea to - Mktg VM
- Work with the Design and Merch team for Hero products.

Merchandising Strategy:



Lead the merchandising team in developing the design Merchandising catalogue, of the assigned product categories. Analyse market trends, customer preferences, and sales data to make informed decisions regarding product selection, and pricing.
- Guide direct the team to constantly analyze the catalog identify actions
- Manage the MTO
- Work to reduce stone inventory (non-moving)
- New development - managing and building from the ground up, working with business partners to develop expansion.
- Adhere to timelines for all marketing campaign ideas

Vendor Relationship Management
- Be the Bridge between CL vendor world
- Expand identify new complimenting vendors
- Lead work assigned to suppliers to develop current products.
- Supplier Relationship Management: Maintain close relationships with suppliers and vendors to ensure timely delivery, quality control, and cost-effectiveness. Conduct regular performance evaluations, address issues or concerns, and drive continuou

📌 Manager / Senior Manager - Merchandising (NPD) (Mumbai)
🏢 Caratlane
📍 Mumbai