Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled and dynamic individual to join our team as a Product Development Manager for our kids wear brand. As the Product Development Manager, you will play a crucial role in planning and building the product range for our brand, ensuring that our offerings align with market trends, customer preferences, and brand vision. You will work closely with various stakeholders, including designers, buyers, suppliers, and marketing teams, to drive the successful development and launch of our kids wear collections.
Responsibilities:
• Strategic Planning: Develop and implement a comprehensive product development strategy for the kids wear brand, considering market trends, consumer insights, and brand positioning.
• Range Planning: Collaborate with the design team to create seasonal range plans that encompass a variety of product categories, styles, colors, and sizes, ensuring a well-balanced assortment that caters to the target market.
• Trend Analysis: Conduct thorough research and analysis of current and upcoming trends in kids fashion, identifying opportunities for innovation and differentiation within the market.
• Market Research: Gather insights on customer preferences, competitor offerings, and pricing strategies to inform product development decisions and maintain a competitive edge.
• Supplier Management: Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, manufacturers, and vendors, ensuring timely sourcing of materials, negotiating pricing, and monitoring product quality and compliance.
• Product Development: Collaborate with designers to translate concepts and trends into viable product prototypes, overseeing the entire product development lifecycle from concept to production.
• Cost and Margin Analysis: Monitor product costs and margins, working closely with the buying and finance teams to optimize pricing strategies and ensure profitability while maintaining quality standards.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Coordinate with various teams, including marketing, sales, and operations, to align product strategies with overall brand objectives, ensuring effective communication and smooth product launches.
• Quality Assurance: Implement and maintain strict quality control processes, conducting regular product inspections and testing to ensure compliance with safety standards and customer expectations.
• Performance Analysis: Track and analyze product performance, sales data, and customer feedback to identify opportunities for improvement, address market demands, and optimize future product ranges.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in fashion design, merchandising, business, or a related field. Master's degree is a plus.
• Proven experience in product development within the fashion industry, preferably with a focus on kids wear.
• In-depth knowledge of market trends, children's fashion, and consumer behavior.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to gather and interpret data to drive informed decision-making.
• Proficiency in using relevant software tools and systems, such as product lifecycle management (PLM) software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Attention to detail, with a focus on maintaining quality standards and delivering products that meet customer expectations.
This position offers a unique opportunity to shape and drive the product development process for our kids wear brand. If you are a creative and strategic thinker with a passion for fashion and a deep understanding of the kids wear market, we would love to hear from you
Responsibilities:
• Strategic Planning: Develop and implement a comprehensive product development strategy for the kids wear brand, considering market trends, consumer insights, and brand positioning.
• Range Planning: Collaborate with the design team to create seasonal range plans that encompass a variety of product categories, styles, colors, and sizes, ensuring a well-balanced assortment that caters to the target market.
• Trend Analysis: Conduct thorough research and analysis of current and upcoming trends in kids fashion, identifying opportunities for innovation and differentiation within the market.
• Market Research: Gather insights on customer preferences, competitor offerings, and pricing strategies to inform product development decisions and maintain a competitive edge.
• Supplier Management: Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, manufacturers, and vendors, ensuring timely sourcing of materials, negotiating pricing, and monitoring product quality and compliance.
• Product Development: Collaborate with designers to translate concepts and trends into viable product prototypes, overseeing the entire product development lifecycle from concept to production.
• Cost and Margin Analysis: Monitor product costs and margins, working closely with the buying and finance teams to optimize pricing strategies and ensure profitability while maintaining quality standards.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Coordinate with various teams, including marketing, sales, and operations, to align product strategies with overall brand objectives, ensuring effective communication and smooth product launches.
• Quality Assurance: Implement and maintain strict quality control processes, conducting regular product inspections and testing to ensure compliance with safety standards and customer expectations.
• Performance Analysis: Track and analyze product performance, sales data, and customer feedback to identify opportunities for improvement, address market demands, and optimize future product ranges.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in fashion design, merchandising, business, or a related field. Master's degree is a plus.
• Proven experience in product development within the fashion industry, preferably with a focus on kids wear.
• In-depth knowledge of market trends, children's fashion, and consumer behavior.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to gather and interpret data to drive informed decision-making.
• Proficiency in using relevant software tools and systems, such as product lifecycle management (PLM) software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Attention to detail, with a focus on maintaining quality standards and delivering products that meet customer expectations.
This position offers a unique opportunity to shape and drive the product development process for our kids wear brand. If you are a creative and strategic thinker with a passion for fashion and a deep understanding of the kids wear market, we would love to hear from you
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Product Development Manager position is now open for candidates interested in the MIS Executive sector. This role in West Bengal offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in MIS Executive is a plus.
