Manager - Product Development [Womenswear]

About Us :

The Souled Store is a homegrown youth casual-wear brand started in 2013. We are one of India’s largest online merchandising platforms with licenses like Disney, Warner Bros., WWE, IPL, Viacom18 to name a few. Apart from selling products with themed designs such as superheroes, movies, TV shows, and cartoons, the brand also is at the forefront of the latest youth style and fashion trends. In addition to core men and women wear apparel categories, we are also in the process of expanding to new categories and introducing new product lines in the existing categories like activewear, supima products, innerwear, personal care products like perfumes and very recently launched footwear and kidswear.

Although we are primarily an online brand, we’ve expanded in the offline retail space as well and have 40 offline stores and further expansion in pan India.

The Souled Store was born out of the idea of loving what you do, from the soul. We believe that people do their best work when they love what they do. There are too many Monday mornings and you can’t go dreading every single one of them. Over the years, we have built a strong team of like-minded people that work smart, own their work, and think like leaders. If you identify with what we do and are interested in being a part of an aggressively growing brand, we would love to have you on board.

Roles & Responsibilities :

Develop and implement a comprehensive product development strategy aligned with the company's vision and goals.

Stay abreast of industry trends, market insights, and competitor analysis to inform product strategy.

Collaborate with the design team to conceptualize new women's wear collections based on market research and consumer preferences.

Ensure that product designs are innovative, on-brand, and commercially viable.

Manage the creation of prototypes and samples, ensuring they meet design specifications and quality standards.

Drive the timely approval of samples and necessary revisions.

Implement quality control processes to maintain high product quality standards.

Address and resolve any product-related issues that arise during development or production.

Analyze data and trends to identify areas for improvement and optimization.

Education / Qualification :

Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Textiles, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).

Proven experience (5+ years) in product development and management within the fashion industry.

Strong knowledge of textiles, fabrics, and garment construction.

Excellent leadership and team management skills.

Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.

Knowledge of sustainability and ethical practices in fashion is a plus.

Proficiency in industry-specific software and tools.

Effective communication and interpersonal skills.