Product Development Specialist

Role Overview: You will be responsible for driving the development of trend-forward, high-quality womens denim products from initial concept to final production approval. Your role as a Womens Denim Designer / Product Developer will involve researching global fashion trends, developing seasonal collections, sourcing suitable denim fabrics, managing sample development process, coordinating with vendors and factories, maintaining technical documentation, ensuring quality and compliance standards are met, and much more. Key Responsibilities: - Research global fashion trends, washes, and fits relevant to womens denim. - Develop seasonal womens denim collections aligned with the brands vision and customer profile. - Create mood boards, concept presentations, detailed sketches, and wash inspirations. - Source and select suitable denim fabrics (rigid, stretch, recycled, etc.) in line with seasonal requirements. - Manage the end-to-end sample development process. - Maintain strong working relationships with factories and wash units. - Create and maintain detailed tech packs, BOMs (Bill of Materials), wash standards, and spec sheets. - Work closely with QA teams to ensure garments meet internal standards of quality, wash stability, and garment performance. Qualifications: - Degree in Fashion Design, or Apparel Product Development from NIFT, Pearl or equivalent. - 5-7 years of hands-on experience in womens denim design or product development. - Strong understanding of womens 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.,