Senior Manager, Apparel Development Merchandising

Job Description

Title: Senior Manager, Apparel Development Merchandising

Company Name: BYSL Global Technology Group

Vacancy: --

Age: Na

Job Location: Dhaka (Gulshan)

Salary: --

Experience:

• At least 12 years

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising, Textile Engineering, Apparel Technology or a related field.

• At least 12 years

Key Qualifications:

• Sound knowledge of all types of yarn, fabric, garments, accessories, pattern, fit, technical aspects of garment construction, print, embroidery, washing, and other applications and processes.

• Strong understanding of design principles, materials, and production processes.

• Ability to interact and collaborate with factories, suppliers, and vendors with experience in negotiation.

• Robust problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to identify and resolve potential issues in product development.

• Knowledge of fabrics, trims, and other garment-related materials.

• Strong communication skills, fluent in both Bengali and English.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace, especially Excel and Sheets

• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

• Proactive approach to continuous improvement and process optimization.

• Strong attention to detail, with proactive problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

• Familiarity with inventory management, quality control processes, and export/shipment procedures.

Experience Requirements:

• 12+ years of experience in merchandising and product development with a proven track record.

• Extensive experience working with factories, suppliers, and vendors, particularly in the garments or textile industry.

• Comfortable leading about the technical aspects of product development and manufacturing.

• We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Manager, Apparel Development Merchandising to join our team. This role is crucial in managing the end-to-end product design and development process, from concept to completion, ensuring that products meet market needs, brand standards, and creative vision.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage the product design and development process from concept to completion, ensuring that all outputs align with the creative vision and market needs.

• Collaborating closely with design and merchandising teams to ensure that product development is aligned with brand and business strategies.

• Manage detailed design and creative briefs with designers, including design review, approving final drawings for sampling, and specifying material and finish specifications with manufacturing partners.

• Lead the design and development efforts to transform concepts into high-quality samples that align with brand standards, ensuring all products meet or exceed customer expectations.

• Supervise the selection of materials, trims, and components, ensuring choices align with design objectives, quality standards, and cost parameters.

• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers and vendors to ensure access to the latest materials and innovations that support the brand’s creative direction.

• Conduct ongoing research into market trends, competitor products, and providing insights that inform design choices and material selection.

• Proactively identify new materials and techniques to enhance the brand’s product offerings and stay ahead of market trends.

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to align on design objectives, material sourcing, and production schedules.

• Ensure all products meet high-quality standards and maintain consistency with brand guidelines.

• Ability to analyze retail and market trends and adjust product assortments while maintaining brand integrity standards.

• Managing timelines for product development, ensuring that projects are completed on time meeting the expected quality standard.

• Supervise the creation of samples and oversee testing to meet functional and visual standards.

• Responsible for identifying and tracking vendor capabilities and performance management, including:

  • Innovation in design and development (materials and techniques)

  • Value - cost and quality

  • Assess and analyze vendor capacities and planning teams to utilize projections and forecasts

  • Responsible for interviewing, recruiting, planning, assigning, and directing work

• Responsible for developing full-fledged tech packs including CAD artwork, measurement specifications, material data sheet and risk assessment sheet for final production programs.

• Manage the entire product development lifecycle from design and development to sourcing and quotation.

• Performance Bonus

• Festival Bonuses

• Competitive Salary

• Yearly Salary Review