Product Development Manager

Brand DescriptionFounded in 2009 in Dubai, Shrekahnth is a sustainable luxury fashion brand focused on ethical collaboration with indigenous artisans to preserve traditional crafts. By combining natural dyeing and handwoven textile techniques with modern technology, Shrekahnth creates high-quality, sustainable fashion collections. The brand uses eco-friendly materials such as certified cotton, linen, and silk, along with plant-based dyes sourced from indigenous communities in India and West Africa. Shrekahnth’s commitment to sustainability extends to supporting local communities and promoting responsible "Slow Fashion" on a global scale.Location: Atelier Vendome Paris, Madhavaram Handloom Cluster, Madhavaram Village, Near Vontimitta, Kadapa (On-ground role)Type: Full-time ( On Site and Travel Required around India for weaving and Dye Clusters )Language Requirement: Telugu preferred for communication with weaversAtelier Vendome Paris is building a design-led atelier inside the Madhavaram handloom cluster to create handloom-based scarves, western clothing, textiles, accessories, and technical prototypes for the brand Shrekahnth.We are hiring a Product Development Manager who can handle both design + execution end-to-end.ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES1. Raw Material Procurement & Allocation:Identify right yarns required and coordinate with yarn suppliers, dye houses, zari units, trim vendors.Manage inventory, tracking, and logistics.Ensure quality checks for all raw materials.2. Production Planning & Technical Development:Collaborate with a patternmaker to create the necessary patterns and drapes for the design collection.Visit Master weavers, Designers and weavers from different clusters for development advice as per designs and patterns from them.Plan sampling, pilot runs, loom schedules, and production timelines.Convert design ideas into technical sheets, Punch cards, CAD artworks, weave plans, and loom instructions with the help of master weavers, Designers locally and advisory from other clusters.Co-ordinate with weavers to adjust loom settings (reed, count, EPI/PPI, dobby/jacquard, Jamdani) as required.Select appropriate weavers for each design to develop samples.Maintain a strong feedback between design and loom execution.3. Design Development (Textile & Apparel):Create motifs, textures,repeats, weave layouts using Illustrator and Photoshop.Assist in designing Ready to wear, Demi Couture and Couture womens wear collections.Develop handloom-compatible textiles for scarves and western apparel patterns.Build color stories, silhouettes, patterns, mockups, and tech packs.Work on textile and garment prototypes for collection building samples and pilots.4. Pilot Management & Sampling:Execute samples, prototypes, fabric trials, and fit corrections.Ensure woven output matches CAD intent.Document each sample thoroughly for R&D and production files.5. Daily Cluster Operations:Oversee day-to-day work inside the Madhavaram atelier.Interact with weavers in the village for design developments.Handle miscellaneous tasks required to keep the project running smoothly.REQUIRED SKILLS:NID/NIFT graduate preferred (Textile Design or Fashion Design).OR IIHT graduate with strong digital design skills.Strong command of Illustrator, Photoshop, CADs, technical drawings.Understanding of:reeds, counts, EPI/PPI.pit/frame looms, dobby, jacquard, Jamdani.pure/half-fine/tested zari.Ability to manage weavers, suppliers, timelines, samples, and technical development.Strong communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills.Telugu-speaking preferred for cluster coordination.IDEAL CANDIDATE:A hybrid professional who understands design + ground execution, capable of managing the entire product cycle — from concept to loom to sample.TO APPLYEmail: info@shrekahnth.com