Product Development Specialist

Job Title: Women's Denim Designer / Product Developer

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Job Summary:

Women's Denim Designer / Product Developer

Key Responsibilities:

1. Design & Trend Development

• Research global fashion trends, washes, and fits relevant to women's denim.
• Develop seasonal women's denim collections aligned with the brand's vision and customer profile.
• Create mood boards, concept presentations, detailed sketches, and wash inspirations.
• Innovate on silhouettes, detailing, and finishes, keeping the customer and market trends in mind.

2. Fabric, Wash & Fit Development

• Source and select suitable denim fabrics (rigid, stretch, recycled, etc.) in line with seasonal requirements.
• Work closely with laundries and wash technicians to develop desired effects from light stone washes to heavy destruction, bleaching, tints, etc.
• Ensure consistency in washes and fits across sampling and production stages.
• Lead fit sessions and provide feedback on patterns and garment construction for women's body types.

3. Sampling & Trims

• Manage the end-to-end sample development process
• Source and develop trims (buttons, rivets, zippers, patches, labels) tailored to women's denim aesthetics.
• Collaborate with sampling units and pattern masters to ensure accurate execution of design and construction.

4. Vendor & Factory Coordination

• Maintain strong working relationships with factories and wash units.
• Conduct regular vendor and factory visits for sampling, fit approvals, and production monitoring.
• Coordinate timelines to ensure on-time delivery of samples and PP approvals.

5. Technical Documentation & Approvals

• Create and maintain detailed tech packs, BOMs (Bill of Materials), wash standards, and spec sheets.
• Review and approve all key samples, PP samples, and TOPs (Top of Production) with a focus on design integrity and production feasibility.
• Ensure all development aligns with cost targets and production lead times.

6. Quality & Compliance

• Work closely with QA teams to ensure garments meet internal standards of quality, wash stability, and garment performance.
• Monitor production samples to maintain fit, wash, and finish consistency across the bulk.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Fashion Design, or Apparel Product Development from NIFT , Pearl or equivalent.
• 57 years of hands-on experience in women's denim design or product development.
• Strong understanding of women's denim fits (high-rise, wide-leg, mom jeans, skinny, etc.) and construction.
• Expertise in denim fabrics, wash processes, and trim development.
• Solid understanding of garment measurements, patterns, and technical specifications.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and vendor management skills.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Excel, and tech pack creation.
• Comfortable with regular travel to factories and vendors.