to manage product development, sampling, client coordination, and production execution. The candidate must have a deep understanding of furnishing fabrics, textile construction, and global trends in home decor.
Key Responsibilities:
Client & Buyer Coordination
Serve as the primary point of contact for international/domestic clients and buying houses.
Interpret buyer briefs and convert them into workable product directions.
Present collections and manage client approvals for samples and bulk production.
Product Development
Develop and manage collections for upholstery, drapery, cushions, and other soft furnishings.
Coordinate with design teams and mills for new fabric bases, textures, prints, and finishes.
Oversee embroidery, embellishment, or value addition processes when required.
Sampling & Approvals
Drive timely sampling based on client briefs and seasonal calendars.
Follow up with mills, printers, and vendors to ensure quality and timely delivery of samples.
Costing & Pricing
Prepare detailed cost sheets for all developments.
Negotiate prices with vendors to achieve required margins without compromising quality.
Vendor & Supply Chain Coordination
Identify suitable vendors for weaving, dyeing, printing, finishing, and fabrication.
Build long-term vendor relationships to ensure quality, pricing, and timely deliveries.
Production & Logistics
Track and manage the production timeline from order placement to shipment.
Ensure that QC protocols are followed and that orders are delivered on time.
Trend Awareness & Market Research
Stay updated with global trends in home fashion, colors, and fabrics.
Assist in creating mood boards and seasonal direction presentations.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or diploma in Textiles / Home Furnishing / Fashion Merchandising.
1-2 years of relevant experience in home textiles merchandising.
Strong knowledge of textile bases (cotton, linen, blends, jacquards, velvets, prints, etc.).
Ability to understand technical specifications like GSM, weave type, repeat sizes, etc.
Excellent communication and coordination skills.
Good command over Excel, costing sheets, and workflow tools.
Preferred Attributes:
Experience with export markets like the US, UK, EU, or Middle East.
Passion for home decor and keen aesthetic sense.
Ability to multitask across multiple buyers and product categories.
Organized, proactive, and solution-oriented approach.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: ?15,000.00 - ?50,000.00 per month
Experience:
Merchandising: 5 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
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