Product Development Specialist

Job Description

Job Title: Women's Denim Designer / Product Developer

Location: Bangalore , Karnataka

Department: Design & Product Development

Reports To: Head of Design /Buying

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Women's Denim Designer / Product Developer with a deep understanding of denim fabric, women's fits, washes, trims, and construction techniques. You will be responsible for driving the development of trend-forward, high-quality women's denim products from initial concept to final production approval. This is a hands-on role that requires regular factory visits, deep technical knowledge, and an eye for design aesthetics tailored to the women's market.

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.
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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.