04 Sep
|
Randstad
|
Gurugram
Key Responsibilities
Product Design
• Develop innovative product concepts based on market trends, customer
requirements, and brand guidelines.
• Prepare product sketches, technical drawings, specifications, and artwork.
• Create CAD designs, mock-ups, and presentation sheets.
• Select suitable materials, trims, colors, finishes, and packaging elements.
• Coordinate with the merchandising and procurement teams during product
development.
• Ensure all designs comply with quality standards and manufacturing feasibility.
Sample Coordination
• Coordinate with domestic and international vendors for sample development.
• Follow up on prototype, development, pre-production, and approval samples.
• Maintain sample development timelines and ensure timely deliveries.
• Track sample status and share regular updates with internal stakeholders.
• Arrange approvals from management and communicate modifications to vendors.
• Maintain proper documentation of all approved and rejected samples.
Vendor Coordination
• Liaise with factories, suppliers, and sourcing partners regarding product
specifications.
• Resolve design or technical issues during sample development.
• Coordinate costing discussions with vendors.
• Ensure vendors meet quality and delivery timelines.
Documentation & MIS
• Maintain sample registers and product development trackers.
• Prepare Bills of Materials (BOM), specification sheets, and product manuals.
• Archive approved designs and technical documents.
• Generate weekly and monthly progress reports.
Quality & Product Development
• Work closely with the QA team to ensure samples meet quality expectations.
• Suggest product improvements based on testing and customer feedback.
• Participate in product review meetings and presentations.
Required Skills
• Strong knowledge of product design principles.
• Experience in luggage, travel gear, lifestyle products, gifting, or consumer goods
preferred.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, CorelDRAW, and etc.
• Good understanding of materials, trims, fittings, and manufacturing processes.
• Excellent coordination and vendor management skills.
• Strong organizational and documentation abilities.
• Ability to handle multiple product development projects simultaneously.
• Good communication and negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, and ERP systems is an advantage.
Qualification
• Bachelor's Degree/Diploma in Product Design, Industrial Design, Fashion Accessories,
Leather Design, Mechanical Design, or a related field.
• Certification from NIFT or Graphic Design will be an added advantage.
Experience
• 36 years of experience in Product Design and Sample Development.
• Prior experience in luggage, travel accessories, consumer goods, gifting products, or
lifestyle products will be preferred.
Preferred Attributes
• Creative mindset with strong problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented with excellent follow-up ability.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Team player with a proactive approach.
• Robust presentation and communication skills.
📌 Product Designer (Fashion Accessories, Leather Design) (Gurugram)
🏢 Randstad
📍 Gurugram