Job
Description
As a Senior Fashion Designer or Product Development (PD) Merchandiser at a reputable garment export house in Chennai, you will play a crucial role in the design-to-delivery workflows for export-quality garments. Your responsibilities will include: - Leading seasonal design and development by creating moodboards, sketches, and production-ready tech packs aligned with buyer briefs and trend direction. - Managing end-to-end product development including coordinating sampling, fit sessions, sizing / grading, and sign-off for PP / TP samples with vendors and QA teams. - Handling PD merchandising tasks such as vendor liaison, fabric trims sourcing, costing, order feasibility checks, and production handover for export shipments. - Ensuring technical accuracy by producing clear spec sheets, measurement charts, construction notes, and fit corrections to minimize rework and lead-time slippage. - Driving quality & compliance through monitoring AQL standards, pre-production approvals, and final inspections to meet buyer requirements and reduce returns. - Mentoring and coordinating cross-functional teams to guide junior designers, coordinate with production planners, and communicate with overseas buyers efficiently. Qualifications Required: Must-Have - Minimum 10 years' experience in garment design and product development for export markets (apparel / readymade garments). - Proven experience creating production-ready tech packs and managing sampling cycles for export buyers. - Strong proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop. - Experience with PLM systems. - Hands-on expertise in pattern making, grading, fabric sourcing, and garment costing. Preferred - Experience with Gerber AccuMark or Lectra CAD systems. - Prior experience in an export house handling European / US retail customers. - Familiarity with AQL inspection protocols and quality compliance for exports. In this role, you will benefit from on-site accommodation in Chennai, exposure to end-to-end export apparel workflows, performance-linked incentives, and opportunities to lead cross-functional teams in a fast-paced export environment. Immediate joiners with strong export-apparel backgrounds will be given priority. Location: Chennai, India | Workplace: On-site | Salary: Negotiable Note: Contact Mr. YB Chaudhary at 9818 269809 for further details. As a Senior Fashion Designer or Product Development (PD) Merchandiser at a reputable garment export house in Chennai, you will play a crucial role in the design-to-delivery workflows for export-quality garments. Your responsibilities will include: - Leading seasonal design and development by creating moodboards, sketches, and production-ready tech packs aligned with buyer briefs and trend direction. - Managing end-to-end product development including coordinating sampling, fit sessions, sizing / grading, and sign-off for PP / TP samples with vendors and QA teams. - Handling PD merchandising tasks such as vendor liaison, fabric trims sourcing, costing, order feasibility checks, and production handover for export shipments. - Ensuring technical accuracy by producing clear spec sheets, measurement charts, construction notes, and fit corrections to minimize rework and lead-time slippage. - Driving quality & compliance through monitoring AQL standards, pre-production approvals, and final inspections to meet buyer requirements and reduce returns. - Mentoring and coordinating cross-functional teams to guide junior designers, coordinate with production planners, and communicate with overseas buyers efficiently. Qualifications Required: Must-Have - Minimum 10 years' experience in garment design and product development for export markets (apparel / readymade garments). - Proven experience creating production-ready tech packs and managing sampling cycles for export buyers. - Strong proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop. - Experience with PLM systems. - Hands-on expertise in pattern making, grading, fabric sourcing, and garment costing. Preferred - Experience with Gerber AccuMark or Lectra CAD systems. - Prior experience in an export house handling European / US retail customers. - Familiarity with AQL inspection protocols and quality compliance for exports. In this role, you will benefit from on-site accommodation in Chennai, exposure to end-to-end export apparel workflows, performance-linked incentives, and opportunities to lead cross-functional teams in a fast-paced export environment. Immediate joiners with strong export-apparel backgrounds will be given priority. Location: Chennai, India | Workplace: On-site | Salary: Negotiable Note: Contact Mr. YB Chaudhary at 9818 269809 for further details.
