Product Development / PD Merchandiser

Location : Gurgaon, India

Experience : 5-6 years

Employment Type : Full-time (On-site)

Industry : Garment Exports (Womenswear)

About the Company

Achiever Apparels is a garment export house based in Gurgaon, manufacturing womenswear for international markets including the UK, EU, and US. Known for our precision, quality, and speed of execution, we work with some of the most respected global brands. We are looking for a Product Development / PD Merchandiser with strong technical knowledge, a sharp sense of design, and the ability to deliver results within tight timelines.

Role Overview

The PD Designer will be responsible for managing the complete product development cycle from interpreting buyer tech packs to delivering finished samples while maintaining strict adherence to timelines and quality standards. The role requires strong coordination skills, the ability to work with multiple teams simultaneously, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and manage development timelines for each style to ensure on-time sample submissions to buyers.
• Translate buyer tech packs, mood boards, and inspiration references into feasible product designs.
• Coordinate daily with sampling, pattern, and tailoring teams to ensure smooth workflow and progress tracking.
• Follow up proactively with internal departments (fabric, trims, embroidery, washing, etc.) to meet sampling deadlines.
• Maintain and update product development trackers, sample status reports, and design library
• Conduct fit sessions and make necessary design or technical adjustments based on buyer feedback .
• Anticipate potential delays and take timely corrective action to avoid bottlenecks.
• Ensure every sample is developed as per buyer standards both technically and aesthetically before dispatch.
• Support merchandisers and designers with product ideas, technical inputs, and innovation during development.
• Maintain clear communication and daily progress updates with reporting managers.

Candidate Requirements

Education

Location

Gurgaon, Haryana

Skills Required

Product Development, Sampling, Excel, Garment Construction, Tailoring