JOB DESCRIPTION (JD)
Fashion Designer cum Merchandiser
Department : Design & Merchandising
Location : Khar Road, Mumbai
Salary : ₹18,000 – ₹25,000
Reports To : Management
Job Summary
The Fashion Designer cum Merchandiser is responsible for developing innovative Men's Wear designs while managing merchandising activities from product development to final delivery. The role involves coordinating with cross-functional teams, vendors, and suppliers to ensure timely execution, quality standards, and customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities Fashion Designing
- Develop creative and commercially viable Men's Wear designs.
- Research fashion trends, fabrics, colours, trims, and accessories.
- Prepare sketches, technical drawings, and design specifications.
- Coordinate with CAD, Pattern, and Sampling teams during product development.
- Review garment samples and recommend necessary design improvements.
Merchandising
- Manage customer orders from confirmation to final delivery.
- Generate work orders and maintain production documentation.
- Coordinate with Production, Design, CAD, Pattern, and Store teams.
- Follow up with suppliers and vendors for fabrics, trims, accessories, printing, embroidery, washing, and finishing.
- Monitor production schedules and ensure timely execution.
Inventory & ERP
- Monitor fabric and raw material inventory.
- Prepare weekly inventory reports.
- Update order and production details in the ERP system.
- Maintain accurate design and production records.
Quality & Coordination
- Ensure products meet design specifications and quality standards.
- Coordinate with internal departments and external vendors for smooth workflow.
- Support continuous improvement in product development and merchandising processes.
Educational Qualification
- Diploma/Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Designing.
- Additional certification in Fashion Merchandising will be an added advantage.
Experience
- Fresher or 1–3 years of experience.
- Experience in the Men's Wear Garment Industry will be preferred.
Technical & Software Knowledge
- Fashion Designing & Garment Construction
- Fabric, Trims & Accessories
- Merchandising & Production Coordination
- ERP Software (Preferred)
- CorelDRAW
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Photoshop
- CAD Software
- MS Excel & MS Office
Key Competencies
- Creativity and Design Sense
- Communication & Coordination
- Planning and Organization
- Attention to Detail
- Problem Solving
- Time Management
- Teamwork
Pay: ₹18,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person
