Design Category Head

2 weeks ago

Bengaluru, India Aditya Birla Group Full time

Job Purpose

Job Purpose Description

Job Context & Major Challenges

In the fast changing fashion space, newness and freshness of innovative designs is important in the apparels industry. Brand designer need to be updated to deliver the designs of the customer's choice.
1.Creating/visualizing an idea and producing a range. Researching emerging fashion trends as well as general trends relating to fabrics, colors and silhouettes.
2.Understanding design from a technical perspective, i.e. producing patterns, toiles and technical specifications for designs; sourcing, selecting and facilitate buying fabrics, trims, fastenings and embellishments and adapting existing designs for mass production
3.Working closely with the larger design team, buyers, product developers and production teams to develop innovative ranges which are in line with the customer and market requirements

Key Result Areas

KRA (Accountabilities) (Max 1325 Characters)Supporting Actions (Max 1325 Characters)KRA1Trend Forecast1. Conduct primary & secondary Research on Fashion & Lifestyle trends
2. benchmark competition brands and travel to fairs/markets & mills
3. work closely with the buying team/marketing team and participate in sell-thru presentations to identify key takeaways which needs to be integrated into design lines.
4. Call out all colors/fabrics/silhouette/product innovation/ornamentation and consolidate creation of trend forecast for the upcoming season for the categoryKRA2Season Concept1. Create the seasonal concept to ensure commercial viability/fashion sensibility and reinstatement of the consumer value proposition and brand promiseKRA3Line Creation1. Liaison with the Product & Product Development teams to understand costing/commercial viability of the merchandize.
2. Guide the team on preparing winning ideas to convert concepts into innovative & commercially viable products & present the Season line/collection.KRA4Tech Packs1. Monitor creation of quality tech packs and facilitate timely uploads on the PLM
2. intervene strategically wherever required to ensure handover to sourcing & product teams in line with the business process calendarKRA5Quality Sampling1. Lead Quality sampling
2. guide team on working with product and sourcing & mills to ensure sampling and in compliance with the timelines/ deliverables.KRA6New Category1. Work closely with the Function Head and guide the team in understanding existing gaps, exploring newer value propositions, channels/product/design/concepts - consistent with brand identity/fashion experience/consumer requirementsKRA7Team Development1. Develop team capabilities
2. ensure continuous learning & development for all individuals in the teamKRA8Self Development1. Ensure travel & visits to mills, fairs
2. work in the market to understand emerging trends & consumer insights.
3. Take initiatives to build technical faculty and work with Function Head & other Category Heads to create innovative product lines

  • Category Growth and Marketing Head

    1 month ago

    Bengaluru, India Zepto Full time

    Category Growth and Marketing LeadDetailsCore Areas : Pricing, Merchandising, Analytics, Planning, Category Acquisition & Retention, Brand Growth, Category Growth, Problem solving and stakeholder managementQualification : 6+ years of experience in category , with at least 3 years in category / growth.Our StoryZepto is a fast-growing startup unicorn...

  • Category Growth and Marketing Head

    2 months ago

    Bengaluru, India Zepto Full time

    Category Growth and Marketing Lead DetailsCore Areas: Pricing, Merchandising, Analytics, Planning, Category Acquisition & Retention, Brand Growth, Category Growth, Problem solving and stakeholder managementQualification: 6+ years of experience in category , with at least 3 years in category / growth. Our StoryZepto is a fast-growing startup unicorn that...

  • Category lead

    2 weeks ago

    Bengaluru, India Unacademy Full time

    Job Description:Develop the business plan and execute the P&L of the Category (UPSC)Cost efficient customer acquisition and ensuring high volume of daily transactions.Build & manage a strong sales team with deep understanding of consumer buying, marketing tools, PR and CRM.Collaborate and provide support to other functional teams to achieve company...

  • Category Lead

    3 weeks ago

    Bengaluru, India Unacademy Full time

    Job Description:Develop the business plan and execute the P&L of the Category (UPSC)Cost efficient customer acquisition and ensuring high volume of daily transactions.Build & manage a strong sales team with deep understanding of consumer buying, marketing tools, PR and CRM.Collaborate and provide support to other functional teams to achieve company...

  • Senior Category Manager

    1 week ago

    Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Unacademy Full time

    Job Title: Senior Category ManagerUnacademy is seeking a seasoned Category Lead to drive business growth and profitability. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for developing and executing the business plan for our category.We are offering an estimated salary of $120,000 - $180,000 per year, commensurate with experience, plus benefits and...

  • Category Lead

    3 weeks ago

    Bengaluru, India Unacademy Full time

    Job Description:Develop the business plan and execute the P&L of the Category (UPSC)Cost efficient customer acquisition and ensuring high volume of daily transactions.Build & manage a strong sales team with deep understanding of consumer buying, marketing tools, PR and CRM.Collaborate and provide support to other functional teams to achieve company...

  • Category Lead

    3 weeks ago

    Bengaluru, India Unacademy Full time

    Job Description: Develop the business plan and execute the P&L of the Category (UPSC) Cost efficient customer acquisition and ensuring high volume of daily transactions. Build & manage a strong sales team with deep understanding of consumer buying, marketing tools, PR and CRM. Collaborate and provide support to other functional teams to achieve company...

  • Category Lead

    2 weeks ago

    Bengaluru, India Unacademy Full time

    Job Description:Develop the business plan and execute the P&L of the Category (UPSC)Cost efficient customer acquisition and ensuring high volume of daily transactions.Build & manage a strong sales team with deep understanding of consumer buying, marketing tools, PR and CRM.Collaborate and provide support to other functional teams to achieve company...

  • Category Associate

    1 month ago

    Bengaluru, India GIVA Full time

    Role Overview:Role - Category Associate( Merchandising Experience is an added advantage)Location - BangaloreThe Category Associate will be responsible for developing and managing the gold jewelry category at GIVA. This includes product development, supplier management, market research, pricing, inventory control, and sales performance analysis. You will...

  • Category Associate

    1 month ago

    Bengaluru, India GIVA Full time

    Role Overview:Role -Category Associate( Merchandising Experience is an added advantage)Location -BangaloreThe Category Associate will be responsible for developing and managing the gold jewelry category at GIVA. This includes product development, supplier management, market research, pricing, inventory control, and sales performance analysis. You will...

  • Category Associate

    2 months ago

    Bengaluru, India GIVA Full time

    Role Overview:Role - Category Associate( Merchandising Experience is an added advantage)Location - BangaloreThe Category Associate will be responsible for developing and managing the gold jewelry category at GIVA. This includes product development, supplier management, market research, pricing, inventory control, and sales performance analysis. You will...

  • Category Associate

    2 months ago

    Bengaluru, India GIVA Full time

    Role Overview: Role - Category Associate( Merchandising Experience is an added advantage) Location - Bangalore The Category Associate will be responsible for developing and managing the gold jewelry category at GIVA. This includes product development, supplier management, market research, pricing, inventory control, and sales performance analysis. You...

  • Category Associate

    2 months ago

    Bengaluru, India GIVA Full time

    Role Overview:Role - Category Associate( Merchandising Experience is an added advantage)Location - BangaloreThe Category Associate will be responsible for developing and managing the gold jewelry category at GIVA. This includes product development, supplier management, market research, pricing, inventory control, and sales performance analysis. You will...

  • Category Lead

    1 week ago

    Bengaluru, India Unacademy Full time

    Job Description:- Develop the business plan and execute the P&L of the Category (UPSC)- Cost efficient customer acquisition and ensuring high volume of daily transactions.- Build & manage a strong sales team with deep understanding of consumer buying, marketing tools, PR and CRM.- Collaborate and provide support to other functional teams to achieve company...

  • Assistant Category Manager

    4 months ago

    Bengaluru, India Reliance Retail Full time

    Job OverviewWe are currently seeking a highly motivated individual for the position of Assistant Category Manager - Commodities (Rice) to be based out at METRO Cash & Carry India Limited - Head Office in Bangalore. This is a mid-level, full-time position that requires a work experience of minimum 4 to 7 years in the relevant category. The employee will be...

  • Category Intern

    2 months ago

    Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Meragi Full time

    We are seeking a motivated and creative Decor Intern to join our team. This internship offers an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in developing the decor category. As a Decor Intern, you will work closely with our category team to assist in pricing, organising, and setting up decorations catalogue. **Key Responsibilities**: - Support and...

  • Category Expert for Insurance Business

    1 month ago

    Bengaluru, Karnataka, India PhonePe Full time

    About PhonePe Group:PhonePe is India's leading digital payments company with 50 crore registered users and 3.7 crore merchants covering over 99% of the postal codes across India. On the back of its leadership in digital payments, PhonePe has expanded into financial services (Insurance, Mutual Funds, Stock Broking, and Lending) as well as adjacent...

  • Category- Hds Custom

    6 months ago

    Bengaluru, Karnataka, India HomeLane Full time

    **About HomeLane** - At HomeLane, we are building the world's most trusted & customer-centric home interiors brand. By organizing an otherwise unorganised home interiors industry, which includes designers, carpenters, installers and painters, we deliver a delightful and hassle-free experience to new homeowners, with highly predictable costs, timelines and...

  • Jewellery Design Head

    4 weeks ago

    Bengaluru, India Wondr Diamonds Full time

    Company DescriptionWe suggest you enter details here.Role DescriptionThis is a full-time hybrid role for a Jewellery Design Head at Wondr Diamonds in Bengaluru, with flexibility for some remote work. The Jewellery Design Head will be responsible for overseeing the design and creation of jewelry pieces, has to come with seasons designs for different regions...

  • Jewellery Design Head

    1 month ago

    Bengaluru, India Wondr Diamonds Full time

    Company Description We suggest you enter details here.Role Description This is a full-time hybrid role for a Jewellery Design Head at Wondr Diamonds in Bengaluru, with flexibility for some remote work. The Jewellery Design Head will be responsible for overseeing the design and creation of jewelry pieces, has to come with seasons designs for different regions...