Job Description

Job Title: Fashion Merchant - Women's Ethnic Wear

Department:

Merchandising / Design

Experience:

6-8 Years

Location:

Sachin GIDC, Surat

Industry:

Garment Manufacturing - Women's Ethnic Wear

Job Summary:

We are looking for an experienced and creative

Fashion Merchant

with strong knowledge of

Fashion Designing and Garment Merchandising

in

Women's Ethnic Wear manufacturing

. The candidate will be responsible for managing the complete product lifecycle from design development, buyer coordination, sampling, production follow-up, and timely delivery while maintaining quality and cost targets.

Key Responsibilities:

Design & Product Development

Develop new styles and collections for women's ethnic wear (Kurtis, Suits, Lehengas, Sarees, Co-ord sets, etc.). Create design concepts based on market trends, buyer requirements, and seasonal collections. Prepare tech packs including fabric details, measurements, embroidery, trims, and color combinations. Coordinate with the design team, sampling team, and production team for sample development and approvals.

Merchandising & Buyer Coordination

Handle buyer communication for order confirmation, design approvals, pricing, and delivery schedules. Understand buyer specifications and ensure correct execution of designs and quality standards. Negotiate costings and ensure target margins are achieved. Manage order sheets, purchase orders, and style tracking reports.

Sampling & Production Follow-up

Monitor sample development (proto, fit, size set, and pre-production samples). Coordinate with sourcing, cutting, stitching, embroidery, washing, and finishing departments. Ensure production is as per approved sample, quality standards, and timelines. Identify and resolve production or quality-related issues proactively.

Quality & Compliance

Ensure product quality as per buyer standards and company guidelines. Work closely with QC team for inline and final inspections. Maintain proper documentation of approvals, revisions, and test reports.

Market & Trend Analysis

Research current fashion trends, fabrics, embroidery, colors, and silhouettes in women's ethnic wear. Suggest new concepts and collections based on market demand and competitor analysis.

Team Coordination

Coordinate with fabric sourcing, accessories, embroidery, and printing vendors. Guide junior merchandisers and sampling coordinators. Act as a bridge between design, production, and sales teams.

Required Skills & Competencies:

Strong knowledge of

Fashion Designing & Garment Merchandising

In-depth understanding of

Women's Ethnic Wear manufacturing

Excellent knowledge of fabrics, trims, embroidery techniques, and surface ornamentation Good costing and negotiation skills Strong communication and buyer handling skills Ability to manage multiple styles and orders simultaneously Problem-solving and decision-making abilities Time management and delivery commitment

Software & Tools:

Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint Knowledge of CAD / CorelDraw / Adobe Illustrator (preferred) ERP / Merchandising software knowledge is an advantage

Educational Qualification:

Bachelor's Degree / Diploma in

Fashion Designing / Textile Designing / Garment Merchandising

NIFT / NID / reputed fashion institute preferred

Experience Requirement:

Minimum

6 to 8 years of experience

in women's ethnic wear manufacturing Experience in handling domestic or export buyers (as per company requirement) Strong exposure to sampling, production, and buyer coordination

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

On-time sample approvals and order deliveries Quality consistency and buyer satisfaction Cost control and margin achievement New design development and successful collections

Salary & Benefits:

Salary: As per industry standards and experience
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ?45,000.00 - ?100,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person