Product Development Expert - Fashion Innovation

About Us:

The Souled Store is a pioneering youth casual-wear brand founded in 2013. We are one of India's leading online merchandising platforms with licenses from top brands like Disney, Warner Bros, WWE, IPL, and Viacom18. Our mission is to create a fashion revolution that reflects the latest youth style and trends. We have expanded our product lines to include activewear, supima products, innerwear, personal care products, footwear, and kidswear.

Our vision is to be the go-to destination for young adults seeking stylish, high-quality clothing that inspires self-expression. We believe in empowering our team members to work smart, own their tasks, and think like leaders. If you're passionate about fashion innovation and growth, we'd love to have you on board.

Position Summary:

The Product Developer will oversee the entire product development process, from conceptualization to production. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, including Design, Materials, Merchandising, Quality, and Production/Sourcing. The ideal candidate will possess creative problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a passion for staying up-to-date with the latest fashion trends.

Roles Responsibilities:
• Coordinate with designers to ensure sampling requirements are met
• Develop products from concept to production, emphasizing category and performance materials within apparel
• Prepare sampling orders for tailors, interpreting style techpacks and explaining style requirements to sampling masters and pattern masters
• Review and correct patterns based on fit and size set comments
• Monitor quality aspects of samples
• Follow up on sampling processes end-to-end
• Submit samples to designers and follow up on approvals

Competencies Abilities:
• 2-3 years of experience in garment manufacturing and the fashion industry (strongly preferred)
• Well-rounded experience in Womenswear Category
• Experience with technical performance apparel fit and construction specifically in the Womenswear category
• Degree in Apparel/Fashion Design or a related major
• Strong people management and communication skills
• Highly detail-oriented and able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Understanding of garments, fabrics, trims, and accessories
• Creative by nature with a good knack for design ideation

Education / Qualification:

A diploma/degree in Graphic Design or Visual Arts is a must. The candidate should have a background in Graphic Design/Visual communication or 2+ years of relevant experience in the field. Experience in Fashion/Apparel/E-commerce industry is a plus. Basic understanding of patterns is essential, and a strong fashion sense with knowledge of current and upcoming trends is highly desirable. Read more