Fashion Designer & Merchandiser - Women Westernwear (E-Commerce)

Location: Indore (On-site)

Experience Required: 24 years with an e-commerce women's westernwear brand (mandatory)

We are seeking a Fashion Designer & Merchandiser who combines strong design sensibilities with strong commercial understanding. The ideal candidate must have prior hands-on experience with an e-commerce women's westernwear brand, and be adept at curating collections, sourcing fabrics, devloping cost sheets and managing sampling through to final product execution.

• Develop seasonal and monthly collections aligned with brand vision, trend research, and consumer insights.
• Create mood boards, design concepts, tech packs, and detailed garment specifications.
• Maintain consistency of silhouette, fit, and quality across categories.

• Oversee end-to-end sampling, from initial sketch to final approved sample.
• Coordinate with pattern masters, tailors, and vendors to ensure samples meet design, fit, and quality standards.
• Review sample iterations, provide corrections, and ensure timely approvals for production.

• Analyze sales data and trends specific to e-commerce to guide assortment planning.
• Collaborate with production and buying teams for smooth product drops and timely launches.
• Understand pricing, margins, and product life cycle to ensure commercial viability in an e-commerce setup.

• Source fabrics, trims, and materials that meet brand quality and cost expectations.
• Build and maintain relationships with mills, suppliers, and manufacturers.
• Negotiate costs, manage sampling materials, and finalize fabric selections.

• Work with production to ensure seamless transition from sample to bulk.
• Brief marketing teams for photoshoots to ensure accurate product representation for e-commerce platforms.
• Track market trends, competitor activity, and emerging styles in the women's westernwear space.

• Mandatory: Prior experience with an e-commerce women's westernwear brand.
• Strong expertise in collection curation, fabric sourcing, and sampling management.
• Solid understanding of garment construction, fits, silhouettes, and trims.
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator / Photoshop or similar design tools.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable in a fast-paced, drop-driven environment.
• Existing vendor and fabric sourcing network is a plus.

• Shape collections for a fast-growing, design-centric brand.
• High-ownership role with direct impact on product success.
• Creative, collaborative, and growth-oriented work culture.

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