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Product Development Manager - Handloom & Apparel
Product Development Manager - Handloom & ApparelShrekahnth • andhra pradesh, India
Product Development Manager - Handloom & Apparel

Product Development Manager - Handloom & Apparel

Shrekahnth • andhra pradesh, India
1 day ago
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Brand Description

Founded in 2009 in Dubai, Shrekahnth is a sustainable luxury fashion brand focused on ethical collaboration with indigenous artisans to preserve traditional crafts. By combining natural dyeing and handwoven textile techniques with modern technology, Shrekahnth creates high-quality, sustainable fashion collections. The brand uses eco-friendly materials such as certified cotton, linen, and silk, along with plant-based dyes sourced from indigenous communities in India and West Africa. Shrekahnth’s commitment to sustainability extends to supporting local communities and promoting responsible "Slow Fashion" on a global scale.

Location : Atelier Vendome Paris, Madhavaram Handloom Cluster, Madhavaram Village, Near Vontimitta, Kadapa (On-ground role)

Type : Full-time ( On Site and Travel Required around India for weaving and Dye Clusters )

Language Requirement : Telugu preferred for communication with weavers

Atelier Vendome Paris is building a design-led atelier inside the Madhavaram handloom cluster to create handloom-based scarves, western clothing, textiles, accessories, and technical prototypes for the brand Shrekahnth.

We are hiring a Product Development Manager who can handle both design + execution end-to-end.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Raw Material Procurement & Allocation :

  • Identify right yarns required and coordinate with yarn suppliers, dye houses, zari units, trim vendors.
  • Manage inventory, tracking, and logistics.
  • Ensure quality checks for all raw materials.

2. Production Planning & Technical Development :

  • Collaborate with a patternmaker to create the necessary patterns and drapes for the design collection.
  • Visit Master weavers, Designers and weavers from different clusters for development advice as per designs and patterns from them.
  • Plan sampling, pilot runs, loom schedules, and production timelines.
  • Convert design ideas into technical sheets, Punch cards, CAD artworks, weave plans, and loom instructions with the help of master weavers, Designers locally and advisory from other clusters.
  • Co-ordinate with weavers to adjust loom settings (reed, count, EPI / PPI, dobby / jacquard, Jamdani) as required.
  • Select appropriate weavers for each design to develop samples.
  • Maintain a strong feedback between design and loom execution.
  • 3. Design Development (Textile & Apparel) :

  • Create motifs, textures,repeats, weave layouts using Illustrator and Photoshop.
  • Assist in designing Ready to wear, Demi Couture and Couture womens wear collections.
  • Develop handloom-compatible textiles for scarves and western apparel patterns.
  • Build color stories, silhouettes, patterns, mockups, and tech packs.
  • Work on textile and garment prototypes for collection building samples and pilots.
  • 4. Pilot Management & Sampling :

  • Execute samples, prototypes, fabric trials, and fit corrections.
  • Ensure woven output matches CAD intent.
  • Document each sample thoroughly for R&D and production files.
  • 5. Daily Cluster Operations :

  • Oversee day-to-day work inside the Madhavaram atelier.
  • Interact with weavers in the village for design developments.
  • Handle miscellaneous tasks required to keep the project running smoothly.
  • REQUIRED SKILLS :

  • NID / NIFT graduate preferred (Textile Design or Fashion Design).
  • OR IIHT graduate with strong digital design skills.
  • Strong command of Illustrator, Photoshop, CADs, technical drawings.
  • Understanding of :

  • reeds, counts, EPI / PPI.
  • pit / frame looms, dobby, jacquard, Jamdani.
  • pure / half-fine / tested zari.
  • Ability to manage weavers, suppliers, timelines, samples, and technical development.
  • Strong communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
  • Telugu-speaking preferred for cluster coordination.
  • IDEAL CANDIDATE :

    A hybrid professional who understands design + ground execution , capable of managing the entire product cycle — from concept to loom to sample.

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