Product Designer (Fashion Accessories, Leather Design)

Job description

Key Responsibilities Product Design • Develop innovative product concepts based on market trends, customer requirements, and brand guidelines. • Prepare product sketches, technical drawings, specifications, and artwork. • Create CAD designs, mock-ups, and presentation sheets. • Select suitable materials, trims, colors, finishes, and packaging elements. • Coordinate with the merchandising and procurement teams during product development. • Ensure all designs comply with quality standards and manufacturing feasibility. Sample Coordination • Coordinate with domestic and international vendors for sample development. • Follow up on prototype, development, pre-production, and approval samples. • Maintain sample development timelines and ensure timely deliveries. • Track sample status and share regular updates with internal stakeholders. • Arrange approvals from management and communicate modifications to vendors. • Maintain proper documentation of all approved and rejected samples. Vendor Coordination • Liaise with factories, suppliers, and sourcing partners regarding product specifications. • Resolve design or technical issues during sample development. • Coordinate costing discussions with vendors. • Ensure vendors meet quality and delivery timelines. Documentation & MIS • Maintain sample registers and product development trackers. • Prepare Bills of Materials (BOM), specification sheets, and product manuals. • Archive approved designs and technical documents. • Generate weekly and monthly progress reports. Quality & Product Development • Work closely with the QA team to ensure samples meet quality expectations. • Suggest product improvements based on testing and customer feedback. • Participate in product review meetings and presentations. Required Skills • Strong knowledge of product design principles. • Experience in luggage, travel gear, lifestyle products, gifting, or consumer goods preferred. • Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, CorelDRAW, and etc. • Good understanding of materials, trims, fittings, and manufacturing processes. • Excellent coordination and vendor management skills. • Strong organizational and documentation abilities. • Ability to handle multiple product development projects simultaneously. • Good communication and negotiation skills. • Knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, and ERP systems is an advantage. Qualification • Bachelor's Degree/Diploma in Product Design, Industrial Design, Fashion Accessories, Leather Design, Mechanical Design, or a related field. • Certification from NIFT or Graphic Design will be an added advantage. Experience • 36 years of experience in Product Design and Sample Development. • Prior experience in luggage, travel accessories, consumer goods, gifting products, or lifestyle products will be preferred. Preferred Attributes • Creative mindset with strong problem-solving skills. • Detail-oriented with excellent follow-up ability. • Ability to work under tight deadlines. • Team player with a proactive approach. • Strong presentation and communication skills.