Margene is looking for an organized and resourceful Development & Production Coordinator to join our team. Working closely with the founders and London team, you will manage product development and production in India - from design handover and sampling through sourcing, supplier coordination and bulk production. This is a hands-on, on-the-ground role requiring regular visits to factories, suppliers, markets and vendors across Delhi NCR and beyond.
RESPONSIBILITIES
· Attend design handovers and translate briefs into clear technical packs for proto, SMS and production.
· Launch and follow up proto and SMS samples, working directly with factories through development and fittings.
· Source and manage fabrics, trims and raw materials, identifying new suppliers and specialist vendors where required.
· Coordinate embroidery, print, surface development and other specialist techniques from initial brief through approval.
· Visit factories and suppliers regularly to monitor sampling, resolve development issues and keep styles on schedule.
· For ad hoc or experimental styles, source and manage local tailors, pattern cutters, craftspeople and specialist makers outside the regular factory network.
· Manage development-to-production handovers,
ensuring approved specifications, materials and construction details are correctly followed.
· Monitor bulk production and conduct in-line and final quality control.
· Maintain the seasonal range plan and critical path, keeping the wider team updated on the status of every style.
· Proactively flag delays, quality concerns and development issues, working with suppliers to find solutions.
THE CANDIDATE
· 2-3 years' experience in fashion design, product development, production or a similar role.
· Degree in Fashion Design, Fashion Technology or a related discipline.
· Strong understanding of garment construction, pattern cutting, fabrics, trims and manufacturing.
· Experience creating professional tech packs.
· Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Excel and Word.
· Highly organised, detail-oriented and confident managing multiple developments simultaneously.
· Robust communication skills and confidence working directly with factories and suppliers.
· Proactive, hard-working and comfortable working independently.
· Willing and able to travel regularly for factory and supplier visits.
- Location: New Delhi / Delhi NCR
📌 Development and Production Co-ordinator (Delhi)
🏢 Margene
📍 Delhi