Position: Production Merchandiser
Company: Varuna Gupta Studio
Location: Mumbai
Experience: 3–6 years in fashion/apparel production
Employment Type: Full-time
Reporting To: Varuna Gupta / Founder

About the Role

We are looking for a solid, organised and hands-on Production Merchandiser to manage the complete production process for our fashion collections—from approved design and sampling through sourcing, production, quality control and final dispatch.

The ideal candidate should understand Indian ethnic / occasion wear, fabrics, embroidery, tailoring and garment construction, and should be comfortable coordinating with karigars, tailors, fabric suppliers, embroidery units and other production vendors.

This is a high-ownership role requiring excellent follow-up, attention to detail and the ability to ensure that every garment is delivered on time, as approved and within the agreed costing.

Key Responsibilities1. Production Planning & Follow-up
- Convert approved designs into clear production requirements.
- Prepare production timelines and ensure all milestones are met.




- Follow up daily with tailors, karigars, embroidery units, fabric suppliers and other vendors.
- Track multiple orders/styles simultaneously.
- Identify production delays early and take corrective action.
- Maintain a clear production status report for all ongoing orders.

2. Fabric & Raw Material Management
- Coordinate sourcing and procurement of fabrics, linings, trims, embellishments and accessories.
- Ensure fabrics and materials are available before production begins.
- Check fabric quality, colour, quantity and specifications.
- Coordinate fabric cutting and allocation against individual orders.
- Maintain proper records of material issued to vendors and material returned.

3. Sampling & Product Development
- Coordinate first samples, corrections and final approvals.
- Communicate design specifications accurately to production teams.
- Ensure measurements, construction, embroidery, finish

📌 Production Merchandiser (Mumbai)
🏢 Varuna Gupta Design Studio
📍 Mumbai