We are looking for a highly creative, versatile, and business-savvy Senior Designer cum Merchandiser with 6–8+years of proven experience in the apparel industry. This hybrid leadership role requires a rare mix of creative design vision, commercial merchandising discipline and operational toughness.

The ideal candidate will lead the design team, manage complete product development for both Woven and Knit categories, and handle fabric sourcing and merchandise delivery for our B2B and B2C clients. Excellent communication, cross-functional leadership, and vendor/client management skills are essential.

Key Responsibilities1. Design Leadership & Strategy
Lead, mentor, and direct the design team to develop seasonal collections, trend boards, color palettes, and range planning for both B2B and B2C channels.
Translate market trends, client briefs, and consumer insights into commercially viable apparel collections.
Conceptualize range building, tech packs, and detailed flat sketches across Wovens (shirts, dresses, tailored wear) and Knits (t-shirts, loungewear, activewear).
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End-to-End Product Development & Merchandising
Oversee complete product development lifecycle from initial concept to proto-sample, fit approvals, sampling, and final handover to production.
Work closely with technical, pattern-making, and sampling teams to ensure accurate fit, drape, construction, and finishing.
Manage costing, bill of materials (BOM), and price negotiations to deliver target margins for both domestic and international client lines.
3. Strategic Fabric & Trim Sourcing
Actively source high-quality, cutting-edge, and cost-effective fabrics, trims, and embellishments for woven and knit categories.
Build, maintain, and expand relationships with fabric mills, weavers, knitters, processors, and trim suppliers.
Stay updated on sustainable fabrics, processing techniques, and textile innovations.
4. Client & Stakeholder Management (B2B & B2C)
Serve as the primary creative and product liaison fo

📌 Senior Fashion Designer cum Merchandiser (Bengaluru)
🏢 OnatiGlobal
📍 Bengaluru