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Fashion Designer
Product Development Specialist - Apparel- job post
Fashion Designer
#53140
Remote / WFH
Saadaa
Job Description
ABOUT सादा / SAADAA
We are a direct-to-consumer (D2C) lifestyle brand. Our vision is to advocate the सादा / SAADAA way of living and make बेहतर / BETTER basics for everyone. Among the Top 1% Shopify stores in India, we are a bootstrapped and profitable brand with industry-leading benchmarks. In just 4 years, we have grown from a 100 sq. ft. garage to a 150+ member team.
ROLE OVERVIEW
The Product Development Specialist will manage the end-to-end product development lifecycle — from concept research and fabric selection to sampling, fit validation, and final product readiness. This role requires a blend of creative thinking, technical knowledge, and commercial understanding to ensure that every product developed (knits and wovens) aligns with SAADAA’s design philosophy, customer needs, and business goals.
WHAT YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR
Manage full-cycle product development across knit and woven categories, from concept to production handover.
Conduct market, trend, and consumer research to identify relevant silhouettes and product opportunities aligned with brand DNA.
Evaluate fabrics, yarns, trims, and finishes for quality, functionality, and sustainability standards.
Create and maintain CAD sketches, tech packs, and measurement specs for sampling and bulk production.
Coordinate sampling, fittings, and revisions, ensuring accuracy in fit, construction, and finish.
Work closely with vendors and mills to resolve technical issues and ensure timely development closures.
Support costing and margin targets by optimizing materials and construction methods.
Collaborate with merchandising, sourcing, and production teams for smooth product transitions and on-time launches.
Guide and support junior team members in execution and technical learning.
WHO YOU ARE
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Fashion Technology, Textile Design, Knitwear Design, or a related field.
3–6 years of experience in product development within an apparel or fashion brand (knits and/or wovens).
Strong understanding of garment construction, pattern development, fit analysis, and finishing techniques.
We are a direct-to-consumer (D2C) lifestyle brand. Our vision is to advocate the सादा / SAADAA way of living and make बेहतर / BETTER basics for everyone. Among the Top 1% Shopify stores in India, we are a bootstrapped and profitable brand with industry-leading benchmarks. In just 4 years, we have grown from a 100 sq. ft. garage to a 150+ member team.
ROLE OVERVIEW
The Product Development Specialist will manage the end-to-end product development lifecycle — from concept research and fabric selection to sampling, fit validation, and final product readiness. This role requires a blend of creative thinking, technical knowledge, and commercial understanding to ensure that every product developed (knits and wovens) aligns with SAADAA’s design philosophy, customer needs, and business goals.
WHAT YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR
Manage full-cycle product development across knit and woven categories, from concept to production handover.
Conduct market, trend, and consumer research to identify relevant silhouettes and product opportunities aligned with brand DNA.
Evaluate fabrics, yarns, trims, and finishes for quality, functionality, and sustainability standards.
Create and maintain CAD sketches, tech packs, and measurement specs for sampling and bulk production.
Coordinate sampling, fittings, and revisions, ensuring accuracy in fit, construction, and finish.
Work closely with vendors and mills to resolve technical issues and ensure timely development closures.
Support costing and margin targets by optimizing materials and construction methods.
Collaborate with merchandising, sourcing, and production teams for smooth product transitions and on-time launches.
Guide and support junior team members in execution and technical learning.
WHO YOU ARE
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Fashion Technology, Textile Design, Knitwear Design, or a related field.
3–6 years of experience in product development within an apparel or fashion brand (knits and/or wovens).
Strong understanding of garment construction, pattern development, fit analysis, and finishing techniques.
