Head of Sampling (Woven)

Job Description

Title: Head of Sampling (Woven)

Company Name: Fashion Step Group

Vacancy: --

Age: At least 40 years

Job Location: Gazipur (Tongi)

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:

• At least 15 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Garments

• Bachelor/Honors

• At least 15 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Garments

• Age At least 40 years
• Only Male

• 15–20 years of proven experience in buyer-focused sample development (woven based) within export-oriented RMG

• Strong expertise in fast-fashion product categories.

• Should have sound experience on Lectra Software (patterns), quality control / audit, basics on embroidery and washing.

• Should have experience in the Menswear, Womenswear, and Kidswear product categories.

• Deep understanding of garment construction, fit, materials, and Sample Costing optimization.

• Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and people development with proper training & mentoring skills.

• Excellent coordination, communication, and execution ownership

The Head of Sampling (Woven) will take full ownership of buyer-focused sample readiness, leading end-to-end sample development operations and ensuring speed, quality, and commercial accuracy across fast-fashion woven categories(Ladies Tops ~60%, Men’s Tops/Bottoms ~30%, Blazers ~10%) & monthly capacity of ~15000 pieces.

This role requires deep technical knowledge, operational leadership, and strong cross-functional coordination to ensure first-time approvals and on-time sample delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and control end-to-end sample development operations

• Own sample planning, execution timelines, and departmental KPIs.

• Ensure accurate interpretation of buyer tech packs, specifications, and design intent & Manage pattern correction based on sample fitting feedback and buyer comments.

• Drive speed, quality, and cost efficiency in proto, fit, size-set, and sales samples

• Implement best practices, SOPs, and standardization across sampling operations

• Coordinate with R&D, merchandising, sample room, production, and quality teams for smooth workflow from development to bulk production.

• Identify and resolve execution bottlenecks to ensure smooth workflow

• Ensure high first-time approval success rate with global buyers

• Controlling samples within the department, follow up materials in-house status, reporting & record keeping.

• Ensure optimum efficiency of CAD.

• Conduct In-line Audit, an in-process audit in cutting, sewing, finishing, and packing.

• Provident fund,Mobile bill,Performance bonus,Insurance,Gratuity
• Lunch Facilities: Partially Subsidize
• Salary Review: Yearly
• Festival Bonus: 2

• Always on-time salary (7–10th of every month)

• Maternity Benefit Coverage

• Medical support for employee’s family (40–50% discount)

• Group Health & Life Insurance

• Service Benefits (starting from after completing 3, 5 & 10 years)

• Earned Leave Encashment

• Free evening snacks

• Free transportation facilities

• Device support

• Competitive salary (industry standard)

• Performance-based bonus

• Interest-free loan facility (T&C apply)