Senior Merchandiser

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Salary range: Rs 500000 - Rs 1000000 (ie INR 5 - 10 LPA)

Min Experience: 4 years

Location: Hyderabad

JobType: full-time

We are seeking an ambitious Senior Merchandiser to collaborate closely with the Founder & Creative Director, transforming creative concepts into commercially successful products.

This is a vital early-stage position that requires someone capable of managing execution from start to finish, working independently, and partnering effectively with a small founding team and external collaborators.

Key Responsibilities

1. Product Development & Execution

Oversee the entire process from initial concept through to final production

Convert design briefs into detailed development plans

Manage sampling, revisions, fittings, and final approvals

2. Production & Critical Path Management

Create and maintain a strong critical path from development through delivery

Ensure deadlines are achieved across sampling, production, and shipping

Proactively identify and address any production challenges

3. Vendor Sourcing & Management

Source, onboard, and oversee small-scale premium womenswear factories

Build a dependable vendor network aligned with quality and design requirements

Maintain solid relationships with tailors, pattern makers, and production teams

4. Costing & Commercial Viability

Prepare precise costing sheets and ensure margins are aligned

Balance design objectives with commercial practicality

Negotiate with vendors to optimize costs without sacrificing quality

5. Quality Control

Maintain high standards in fit, finish, and garment construction

Monitor quality during sampling and production phases

Implement controls to preserve brand consistency

6. Cross-functional Coordination

Collaborate closely with design, production, and external freelancers

Serve as the primary liaison among all stakeholders

Required Qualifications

Over 4 years of experience in women’s ready-to-wear development or merchandising

Strong background in premium or luxury womenswear (preferred)

Proven capability to independently manage end-to-end product development

In-depth knowledge of fabric sourcing, garment construction, and fitting

A robust vendor network (factories, tailors, sampling units) is advantageous

Exceptionally organized with a strong sense of ownership and problem-solving ability

Comfortable working in a fast-paced, early-stage startup environment

What We’re Looking For

• An individual who is both hands-on and strategic
• Detail-oriented with a strong emphasis on quality and finish
• Capable of working autonomously while maintaining close collaboration
• Passionate about building a brand from the ground up

Why Join Us

• Direct collaboration with the Founder & Creative Director
• Opportunity to contribute to building a design-led premium brand from inception
• Significant ownership and impact within a founding team environment
• Chance to influence product, processes, and the vendor ecosystem

Skills

Product Development

Merchandising

Vendor Sourcing

Quality Control