Fashion Design and Merchandising Assistant

Margene is looking for an organized and resourceful Fashion Design and Merchandising Assistant to join our team. Working closely with the founders and London team, you will manage product development and production in India - from design handover and sampling through sourcing, supplier coordination, and bulk production. This is a hands-on, on-the-ground role requiring regular visits to factories, suppliers, markets and vendors across Delhi NCR and beyond.

RESPONSIBILITIES

· Attend design handovers and translate briefs into clear technical packs for proto, SMS and production.

· Launch and follow up proto and SMS samples, working directly with factories through development and fittings.

· Source and manage fabrics, trims and raw materials, identifying new suppliers and specialist vendors where required.

· Coordinate embroidery, print, surface development and other specialist techniques from initial brief through approval.

· Visit factories and suppliers regularly to monitor sampling, resolve development issues and keep styles on schedule.

· For ad hoc or experimental styles, source and manage local tailors, pattern cutters, craftspeople and specialist makers outside the regular factory network.

· Manage development-to-production handovers, ensuring approved specifications, materials and construction details are correctly followed.

· Monitor bulk production and conduct in-line and final quality control.

· Maintain the seasonal range plan and critical path, keeping the wider team updated on the status of every style.

· Proactively flag delays, quality concerns and development issues, working with suppliers to find solutions.

THE CANDIDATE

· 1-2 years' experience in fashion design, product development, production or a similar role.

· Degree in Fashion Design, Fashion Technology or a related discipline.

· Strong understanding of garment construction, pattern cutting, fabrics, trims and manufacturing.

· Experience creating professional tech packs.

· Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Excel and Word.

· Highly organised, detail-oriented and confident managing multiple developments simultaneously.

· Strong communication skills and confidence working directly with factories and suppliers.

· Proactive, hard-working and comfortable working independently.

· Willing and able to travel regularly for factory and supplier visits.

• Location: New Delhi / Delhi NCR