Product Development / PD Designer

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Industry: Garment Exports (Womenswear)

About the Company

Product Development / PD Designer

Role Overview

The PD Designer will be responsible for managing the complete product development cycle from interpreting buyer tech packs to delivering finished samples while maintaining strict adherence to timelines and quality standards. The role requires strong coordination skills, the ability to work with multiple teams simultaneously, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and manage development timelines

  for each style to ensure on-time sample submissions to buyers.
• Translate

  buyer tech packs, mood boards, and inspiration references

  into feasible product designs.
• Coordinate daily with

  sampling, pattern, and tailoring teams

  to ensure smooth workflow and progress tracking.

• Follow up proactively

  with internal departments (fabric, trims, embroidery, washing, etc.) to meet sampling deadlines.
• Maintain and update

  product development trackers, sample status reports, and design library

• Conduct

  fit sessions

  and make necessary design or technical adjustments based on

  buyer feedback

  .
• Anticipate potential delays and take timely corrective action to avoid bottlenecks.
• Ensure every sample is developed as per buyer standards both technically and aesthetically before dispatch.
• Support merchandisers and designers with product ideas, technical inputs, and innovation during development.
• Maintain clear communication and daily progress updates with reporting managers.

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum

  5–6 years of experience

  in

  garment exports

  , with hands-on involvement in

  sampling and product development

  .
• Strong understanding of

  international buyer tech packs

  , garment construction, and development processes.
• Proven ability to

  handle multiple developments simultaneously

  and deliver within

  tight timelines

  .
• Practical, on-floor experience working with

  tailors, pattern masters, and production teams

  .
• Excellent time management, follow-up, and documentation skills.
• Proficiency in

  Excel

• Prior experience with

  UK, EU, or US buyers

  (especially womenswear categories).
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and deadline-driven with a solution-oriented approach.

Education

• Bachelor’s or Diploma in Fashion Design, Textile Design, or Apparel Technology from a recognised institute.

Location

Gurgaon, Haryana

• (On-site position; candidates from Gurgaon are highly preferred)