Job Description

Svaya is a contemporary women's wear D2C brand focused on comfort-led, thoughtfully designed apparel with strong attention to fit, fabric, and wearability. We are building a scalable product engine that balances creativity with commercial performance.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Fashion Merchandiser - Sourcing & Product Development who will own the

end-to-end execution of product ranges

--from fabric and design sourcing to costing, sampling, and performance tracking. This role bridges

design intent and business reality

, ensuring that products are on-brand, well-priced, and sell profitably.

Key Responsibilities

1. Fabric & Trim Sourcing

Source fabrics, trims, and finishes aligned with brand aesthetic, quality standards, and seasonality Coordinate swatches, lab dips, strike-offs, and fabric testing Evaluate fabrics for

fit, fall, opacity, comfort, and durability

, especially across extended sizes Negotiate prices, MOQs, lead times, and payment terms with mills and vendors Maintain a structured fabric & vendor library
2. Design Procurement & Product Development

Procure designs/silhouettes from studios, vendors, freelancers, or internal references Translate creative direction into

producible styles

within target costing Coordinate sampling cycles, fit sessions, and revisions Ensure designs meet margin, quality, and feasibility benchmarks before bulk production Work closely with founders/design leads to align on final styles
3. Merchandising & Range Planning

Assist in seasonal range planning (categories, silhouettes, price points) Plan quantities by style, size, and colour based on sales data and forecasts Finalise cost sheets, MRPs, and margins Support launch calendars and drop planning
4. Inventory & Performance Management

Track style-wise and size-wise sales performance Identify fast movers, slow movers, and dead stock Recommend repeats, reorders, markdowns, or discontinuations Analyse return and exchange data to improve future buying decisions
5. Cross-Functional Coordination

Work closely with: Design Production & vendors Marketing & e-commerce Operations & logistics Ensure timely product readiness for launches and campaigns
Desired ProfileExperience

3-6 years of experience in: Apparel merchandising Product development Sourcing roles (D2C, boutique brands, or export houses) Experience in women's wear preferred Exposure to extended sizes is a strong plus
Skills & Competencies

Strong understanding of

fabrics, garment construction, and costing

Commercial mindset with attention to margins and sell-through Ability to manage multiple styles and timelines simultaneously Comfortable working with vendors and negotiating rates Strong understanding of garment construction, quality checks, stitching cycles Data-driven approach to buying and product decisions
What Success Looks Like

Better fabric and design decisions with fewer sampling errors Improved sell-through and lower dead inventory On-time launches with controlled costs Clear visibility into what to repeat, improve, or stop
Why Join Svaya

Direct impact on product and brand growth Close collaboration with founder Opportunity to shape sourcing and product systems from the ground up
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ?22,000.00 - ?28,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person