About Us:
Toplove is a premium kidswear brand specializing in luxury partywear, occasion wear, and custom-designed outfits for children. We are looking for a creative, detail-oriented, and proactive Fashion Designer cum Merchandiser who can manage the complete product development cycle—from concept to production.
Key Responsibilities:
- Research market trends, competitor collections, and forecast upcoming fashion trends for kidswear.
- Design seasonal collections and custom outfits aligned with the Toplove brand aesthetic.
- Create mood boards, sketches, technical drawings, tech packs, and design specifications.
- Develop patterns and coordinate with the design team for sample development.
- Source fabrics, trims, embellishments, embroidery materials, and accessories.
- Create embroidery layouts (khaka designs) and supervise hand embroidery artisans to ensure design accuracy and quality.
- Coordinate with master tailors, sampling units, vendors, and production teams to ensure timely execution.
- Oversee the complete product development process from order confirmation through production, quality checks, and dispatch.
- Follow up on costing, sampling approvals, production timelines, and vendor management.
- Ensure garments meet Toplove's quality, fit, and finishing standards.
- Maintain product development records, merchandising documentation, and inventory planning.
- Assist in photoshoots, product styling, and basic photography whenever required.
- Work closely with the sales team to understand customer requirements, especially for custom orders, and convert design discussions into successful sales.
- Build strong relationships with clients by understanding their requirements and providing creative design solutions.
Requirements:
Degree/Diploma in Fashion Design or a related field.
2–5 years of experience in fashion design and merchandising (kidswear experience preferred).
Strong knowledge of garment construction, pattern development, fabrics, embroidery techniques, and trims.
Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, CorelDRAW, and MS Office.
Good understanding of production planning, merchandising, and vendor coordination.
Excellent communication, client-handling, and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: ₹18,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person
